BANGKOK -- Thailand's conservatives are set to dominate the country's new 200-member Senate, adding pressure on the ruling pro-democracy Pheu Thai Party led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin as its popularity wanes.
Bhumjaithai Party becomes key player as ruling Pheu Thai loses popularity

Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party: People with close connections to his party dominate Thailand's new Senate. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
BANGKOK -- Thailand's conservatives are set to dominate the country's new 200-member Senate, adding pressure on the ruling pro-democracy Pheu Thai Party led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin as its popularity wanes.