The Quick Read on Thailand's First Election in 8 Years

What Happened This Week:
The Thai people head to the polls this Sunday for the first time since the country’s military seized power in a 2014 coup. It's the first general election since 2011.
Why It Matters:
For years now, the country’s real political power has lain in the hands of the military, backed by the country’s monarchy.

What Happened This Week: The Thai people head to the polls this Sunday for the first time since the country’s military seized power in a 2014 coup. It's the first general election since 2011. Why It Matters: For years now, the country’s real political power has lain in the hands of the military, backed by the country’s monarchy.