West must act firmly to stem rise of 'China model' in Thailand

Election result is a continuation of authoritarianism, not a return to democracy

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What began with a Sino-Thai free trade agreement led to a succession of joint military drills. © VCG/Getty Images

Thailand's Election Commission released the official results of the country's March 24 national elections, with a new military party set to lead an elected coalition government.

The previous national polls, held five years ago between two military coups, were marred by violence and invalidated.

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