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Thailand's ruling party is out - but who is in?

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The general election in Thailand has resulted in a strong defeat for the ruling party of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha, potentially meaning the end of his decade-long rule. But although the two opposition parties have made impressive results, they will have to enter a coalition if they want to topple the ruler and the military government that supports him.

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