In Thai Elections, Military Party Takes the Lead, Upending Polls The populist party that most polls had forecast to win was in second place behind the military’s proxy party, cementing the army’s status as the country’s dominant political force. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Prospect of Philippine Thaw Slows China’s Plans in South China Sea‘From Paradise to Hell’: How an Aid Convoy in Syria Was Blown ApartSyrian Forces Tighten Siege of Rebel-Held Areas in AleppoOp-Ed Contributor: America’s Duty to Take In RefugeesThe Interpreter: In Syrian War, Russia Has Yet to Fulfill Superpower AmbitionsChinese Jews of Ancient Lineage Huddle Under Pressure