BANGKOK -- Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Tuesday said the general election held on Sunday was completed in a "peaceful and orderly manner," despite claims by an election observer that the initial vote count was "flawed."
Poll observer claims initial vote counting 'flawed'

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha addresses the press on Tuesday in Bangkok for the first time since the election on Sunday, claiming that the vote was conducted in an orderly fashion. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
BANGKOK -- Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Tuesday said the general election held on Sunday was completed in a "peaceful and orderly manner," despite claims by an election observer that the initial vote count was "flawed."