Pro-military party takes lead in Thai elections

Palang Pracha Rath leads the popular vote with 93% of votes counted

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A pro-military political party has taken a shock lead in Thailand’s first election since the army seized power in 2014.

With 93% of the ballots counted, the Palang Pracha Rath Party has gained 7.6m of the popular vote, according to the country's Election Commission.

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