Preliminary results released by the Election Commission of Thailand showed pro-military Palang Pracharat party receiving the highest number of popular votes.
div > div.group > p:first-child"> But the country's new government will not be formed until May, which is when the final election outcome is expected to be released.
Despite the lack of clarity on which way the votes went, two opposing political camps have claimed the right to form the new government. In the March 24 election, political parties contested for House seats representing 350 constituencies. The remaining 150 seats will be allocated according to a complex formula that takes into account each party's popular vote.For now, analysts said the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia looks set to face a political gridlock that could hinder policy-making and hurt the Thai economy.
Many analysts expect the anti-military coalition to eventually secure a simple majority in the House, but it may not be able to form the next government. That's because the upper chamber, the Senate, will have 250 members appointed by the current junta and has a hand in appointing the next prime minister. Senators also have the power to influence policy directions and veto certain bills.
Despite uncertainties surrounding the election outcome, the fact that the March 24 election was held is an achievement by itself, said Surakiart Sathirathai, a former Thai cabinet minister. He also called on the Election Commission to clear up allegations of irregularities in the way votes were tallied.
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