"I am disappointed by the decision of the Thai
military to suspend the constitution and take control of the government
after a long period of political turmoil, and there is no justification
for this military coup. I am concerned by reports that senior political
leaders of Thailand’s major parties have been detained and call for
their release. I am also concerned that media outlets have been shut
down.
I urge the restoration of civilian government immediately, a return to democracy, and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, such as press freedoms. The path forward for Thailand must include early elections that reflect the will of the people.
While we value our long friendship with the Thai people, this act will have negative implications for the U.S.–Thai relationship, especially for our relationship with the Thai military. We are reviewing our military and other assistance and engagements, consistent with U.S. law."
[U.S. State Department]I urge the restoration of civilian government immediately, a return to democracy, and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, such as press freedoms. The path forward for Thailand must include early elections that reflect the will of the people.
While we value our long friendship with the Thai people, this act will have negative implications for the U.S.–Thai relationship, especially for our relationship with the Thai military. We are reviewing our military and other assistance and engagements, consistent with U.S. law."
22/5/14
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A day after declaring a coup, the Thai military tightened its control over the country Friday, army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha appointing himself prime minister and extending restrictions on the media to the Internet........
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Yingluck -- removed from her role as head of the Thai parliament by the Constitutional Court on May 7 -- and her temporary successor, Niwatthamrong Boonsongpaisan, answered the summons, attending Friday's meeting of the military council for talks with officers.
All of those summoned have been banned from leaving the territory. Ex-premier Thaksin was deposed in coup in 2006, and then fled in 2008 after being charged with corruption and is now living in exile, mostly in Dubai.
Late Thursday, Chan-ocha declared himself prime minister, announcing that he would remain in the position until a "suitable person" could be found to "take over the position full-time." Names of high-ranking civil servants have been circulating as possible candidates for the position, and local media say a new premier could be appointed within "days."
The military council on Friday summoned numerous Internet service providers and ordered them to block any content that could "create confusion" and "affect national security." .......http://www.aa.com.tr/en/headline/333273--thai-coup-leader-proclaims-himself-prime-minister
23/5/14