The Jordanian general election of2010 followed a dissolution of Parliament by the King who has reigned since what year?
Jordanian general election, 2010 Early general elections were held in Jordan on 9 November 2010 following the dissolution of the previous parliament by King Abdullah II in November 2009; the elections having not been due until November 2011. A majority of the seats were won by pro-government or tribal candidates who were seen as likely to support the government's agenda. Seventeen candidates were from opposition parties, excluding the Islamic Action Front. Seventy-eight MPs were first time parliamentarians. Voter turnout was 53%.
2010 in Thailand The year 2010 was the 228th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It was the 64th year in the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), and is reckoned as year 2553 (1 January – 31 March) and 2554 (1 April – 31 December) in the Buddhist Era. The year saw large anti-government protests which led to a violent military crackdown in May.