Old guard prevails in Senate electionsA candidate arrives to cast his vote during the final round of Thailand's national Senate election in Bangkok on Wednesday. Yet, Pheu Thai may find it hard to comprehend why it has plunged this deep. This attests to another bitter fact: the Pheu Thai de facto leader has lost his spell. With the Senate under BJT control, Pheu Thai has to brace for tough times ahead. If that happens, it will be a real loss for Pheu Thai.