Opposition triumphs in crucial Thai election, dealing blow to military rule.

Thailand's opposition parties, including the progressive Move Forward party and the populist Pheu Thai party, have secured the largest number of votes in national elections, dealing a blow to the military-backed government that has ruled the country for nearly a decade. The Move Forward party, which has developed a huge following among young people, has outperformed expectations and campaigned for military reform and the reform of Thailand's strict lese majesty law. However, Thailand's skewed electoral rules make it unclear what the future government will look like.