A curfew has begun across Thailand after the army
announced it had taken control and suspended the constitution following months
of political turmoil.
The
army chief imposed the 22:00 to 05:00 curfew, along with a ban on political
gatherings and suspension of normal television programming.
According
to BBC reports, key political figures have been detained and others ordered to
report to the military.
The
army said it needed to restore order and enact political reforms.
It
declared martial law on Tuesday but then gathered political leaders together
for talks on the crisis.
However,
army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha went on air on Thursday to announce the coup.
Several
key figures at the talks, including opposition protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban
and pro-government protest leader Jatuporn Prompan, were detained.
Acting
PM Niwatthamrong Boonsongphaisan was not at the talks and his whereabouts are
unclear. However, he and all cabinet ministers were ordered to report to the
military on Thursday.
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