Military Goes Full Coup D’Etat In Thailand

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Thailand’s army chief announced on Thursday that the military is seizing control of the government, and suspending the constitution just two days after the military insisted that declaring martial law was not indicative of a coup.

Royal Thai Army Commander-in-Chief Prayut Chan-O-Cha announced the maneuver to the public in a televised address, saying “In order for the country to return to normal quickly, the National Peace Keeping Committee comprised of the army, the Thai armed forces, the Royal Air Force and the police need to seize power as of May 22 at 4.30 p.m.,” adding “All Thais must remain calm and government officials must work as normal.” The Thai army has already announced a nationwide curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m..

Military Goes Full Coup d’Etat In Thailand – The Wire.