Thailand’s politicized military faces moment of truth after polls

PRACHIN BURI, Thailand — Near a sprawling military camp in Prachin Buri, a small agricultural town two hours east of Bangkok, voters saw an opportunity during Sunday’s general elections to turn against the military generals who had ruled their lives for nearly a decade.

By early afternoon, Thais leaving the polling booths near the camp hinted at their support of nonmilitary parties in the election.