Millions of Thais were gripped with suspense, misery, or delight seeing a Shakespearean display of political knives and an agonized 'Et tu Brute?' echoing in the hostile Senate when it voted twice to crush popular Pita Limjaroenrat's chances to .
Thailand's push to restore civilian democratic rule after nearly a decade of de facto military control faces a critical test Thursday, as the junta-appointed Senate may be preparing to block the elections' big winner from forming a new government.