One day after Thai polls, the ballots have been counted.<br/> <br />A result and turnout has still to be announced but whatever the outcome, this election is unlikely to change anything.<br/> <br />Prime MInister Yingluck Shinawatra is almost certain to return to power but it won't end the country's turmoil.<br/> <br />The main opposition didn't even vote.<br/> <br />And Protesters like these blocked balloting in a fifth of constituencies across the country.<br/> <br />The disruptions means it could be weeks before parliamentary seats are filled, leaving Yingluck a caretaker with no real authority.<br/> <br />But demonstrators remain defiant, saying Yingluck's government is controlled by her brother, Thaksin, a former prime minister who is wanted for corruption.<br/> <br />Led by Suthep Thaugsuban, they have rallied in Bangkok since November when Yingluck tried to pass an amnesty law that would allow her brother to return from exile.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Thai) PROTEST LEADER SUTHEP THAUGSUBAN SAYING:<br/> <br />"Thai people we
