Thailand's politicized military faces moment of truth after polls

PM Prayuth, high command come under scrutiny amid unsure political transition

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Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha casts his ballot at a polling station in Bangkok on May 14. (Photo by Adryel Talamantes)

MARWAAN MACAN-MARKAR, Asia regional correspondent

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.

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