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:Japanese Train Leaves 20 Seconds Early. Cue the Abject Apologies.Sausage Roll Jesus Creates Heartburn for U.K. Bakery FirmGrenfell Tower Fire Killed 71, British Police SayU.S. Is Open to Removing Sudan From Terrorism List, Diplomat SaysTrump Administration to Lift Ban on ‘Trophy’ Elephant ImportsShowdown at U.N. Imperils Syria Chemical Weapons Panel