BANGKOK (AFP) - Allies of Thailand's fugitive ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra stormed to victory in elections on Sunday, in a remarkable comeback after years of turmoil sparked by his overthrow in a military coup.

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva conceded defeat and congratulated the opposition led by Thaksin's youngest sister, Yingluck Shinawatra, who is now set to become Thailand's first female premier.

With about 97 percent of votes counted, Puea Thai had won a clear majority with 263 seats out of 500, well ahead of Abhisit's Democrats with 161, according to the Election Commission.
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