Progressive Coalition Poised to Take Power from Military in Thailand

• The opposition Pheu Thai Party and Move Forward Party, which campaigned for democratic reforms, won the most seats in Thailand's general election.
• The pro-democracy Move Forward Party, which appealed to youth voters, won a plurality and is seeking to form a coalition government.
• The military-backed party of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha received just 12 seats, but the military-appointed Senate still has significant power over choosing the next prime minister.
• The progressive coalition favors reforms to limit military power, scrap military conscription and amend laws criminalizing royal insults, worrying conservatives.
• Coalition negotiations will be difficult, but opposition leaders are confident they can overcome obstacles to form a stable government representing voters' calls for change.

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