Thailand's Election Day: Daughter of Former PM Leads Frontrunners.
Polls have opened in Thailand's general election, with the daughter of ousted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra leading the race. The election is being seen as a turning point for a country that has experienced a dozen military coups in its recent history. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, the army general who led the last coup in 2014, is seeking another term but is facing a strong challenge from two anti-military parties. With nearly 70 parties contesting this election, it is unlikely any one party will get an outright majority of the seats in the lower house.