Thais began the nail-biting wait late Sunday to see whether the ruling junta will return to power as a civilian government, or if pro-democracy parties can triumph against the odds, as polls closed in the country's first general election since a 2014 coup.

Polls close in Thailand's first general election since 2014 coup

Thai voters went to the polls on Sunday in a long-delayed election following a 2014 coup, a race that pits a military junta chief seeking to retain power against a "democratic front" led by the populist party he ousted.

Thailand's coup leader, 'democratic front' face-off in long-awaited election

Analysts say suspicion would inevitably fall on enemies of the ruling junta beaten in the referendum or insurgents

Former prime minister Thaksin's party denies role in Thai blasts

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Polls close in Thailand's first general election since 2014 coup

Thailand's coup leader, 'democratic front' face-off in long-awaited election

Former prime minister Thaksin's party denies role in Thai blasts