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Thailand coup d'etat May 2014
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Thailand coup d'etat May 2014

Things are looking bad for those who are currently in Thailand or planning to go there soon, there is a curfew from 10pm to 5am.

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Thailand coup d'etat as military seizes power

The BBC's Jonah Fisher says the move is likely to lead to confrontation
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Thailand's army chief has announced that the military is taking control of the government and has suspended the constitution.

In a televised statement, Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha said the military would restore order and enact political reforms in the South-East Asian nation.

The coup came after two days of inconclusive talks between the main political factions.

Thailand has been in political turmoil for months.

On Tuesday the army imposed martial law.

A curfew has now been declared, effective across the country from 22:00 to 05:00 local time.


Footage showed the moment political leaders were driven away from the talks
Political party leaders, including opposition leader Suthep Thaugsuban, were taken away from the talks venue after troops sealed off the area.

Troops have reportedly fired into the air to disperse groups of rival supporters.

Thai soldier in Bangkok, 22 May
Journalists were ushered away from the area where talks had been held
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The BBC's Jonah Fisher, in Bangkok:
What we're hearing is that soldiers have moved rapidly to consolidate their position, moving in on the "red shirt" camp, the broad protest movement linked to the government, on the outskirts of Bangkok. They are also moving towards the anti-government demonstrators' camp in the centre of town.

A curfew has just been declared, so the military is obviously making efforts to make sure there is no immediate response to its announcement. Those people who voted for what is still the elected government here will feel extremely annoyed and frustrated by what has happened.

Most people are expecting the "red shirts" to rally now and are extremely concerned about the possibility of confrontation.

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Gen Prayuth said in his TV address: "In order for the situation to return to normal quickly and for society to love and be at peace again... and to reform the political, economic and social structure, the military needs to take control of power."

The latest unrest began in the Thai capital late last year, when then-Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved the lower house of parliament.

Demonstrators have blockaded several areas of Bangkok for months.

Earlier this month, a court ordered Ms Yingluck's removal for alleged abuse of power.

Thailand has faced a power struggle since Ms Yingluck's brother, Thaksin Shinawatra, was ousted by the military as prime minister in 2006.

Mr Thaksin and Ms Yingluck have strong support in rural areas and among poorer voters.

Correspondents say they are hated by an urban and middle-class elite who accuse them of corruption and abuse of power.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-27517591

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Thailand coup d'etat May 2014

prob will be over in a few days is my guess
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Thailand coup d'etat May 2014

Girl cancelled out date because of this.
Cockblocking government
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Thailand coup d'etat May 2014

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