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Millions of Thais are voting on Sunday in what is seen as a key election after political unrest.
The snap election was announced by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the country's third leader in three years.
Neither his Bhumjaithai party nor the People's Party, which is leading in the polls, are expected to win a majority, making a coalition government possible.
But the big question hanging over these elections is how well the new, reformist People's Party performs, writes the BBC.
If it surpasses the 151 seats it won in 2023, stopping it from governing could be difficult, despite concern about its agenda in conservative and monarchist circles.
The economy, slowed by a lack of reforms, high household debt and rising costs, is at the top of the agenda.
Also on the ballot: a referendum on rewriting the military-backed constitution, which critics say gives too much power to the unelected senate.
Unofficial election results could be out as early as 10:00 p.m. (local time), according to Thai media reports citing the Office of the Election Commission.
Polling stations close in less than three hours and results will begin to be published at 6:00 p.m.
Most counts should be completed around 10pm or 11pm, and the overall picture should be clear, says the office's secretary-general, Sawaeng Boonmee.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has cast his vote, stressing that he hopes voters will trust his Bhumjaithai party.
"We have done everything we could, but we cannot force the hearts of the public," he told reporters, according to an AFP report.
The ruling Bhumjaithai party came in second behind the reformist People's Party in several public opinion polls ahead of today's vote, but Anutin could retain his position, depending on how coalition negotiations go.
Since most people do not expect a single party to secure a majority of seats in parliament, Thailand's next government is likely to be a partnership between two parties.
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