Prime Minister Abhisit conceded defeat after the army backed the Democratic Party managed to win only 160 seats on Sunday.
Speaking at a press conference, Pheu Thai Party leader said that her priority as prime minister would be the economy.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Yingluck Shinawatra wins Thai elections
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Prime Minister Abhisit conceded defeat after the army backed the Democratic Party managed to win only 160 seats on Sunday.
Speaking at a press conference, Pheu Thai Party leader said that her priority as prime minister would be the economy.
Prime Minister Abhisit conceded defeat after the army backed the Democratic Party managed to win only 160 seats on Sunday.
Speaking at a press conference, Pheu Thai Party leader said that her priority as prime minister would be the economy.
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