Thailand Senate election puts military's clout to test

Upcoming vote a key milestone for return to civilian rule

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The 200 new senators will replace lawmakers who were appointed by the military government after Thailand's 2014 coup. (Photo by Kosuke Inoue)

KOSUKE INOUE, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Thailand is gearing up for the final round of voting in its Senate election on Wednesday, capping a complex, weekslong process that could weaken the military's grip on political power.

Candidates representing 20 occupational groups, such as public health and education, are voting for one another to select 200 winners in Thailand's first Senate election since a 2014 military coup.

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