Thai army chief was formally endorsed by the King of Thailand as head of a military council that will run the country and said that he will use military force if protests actions were taken.
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Government to help 3 Filipinos accused of sabotage and espionage in Qatar
The government guaranteed that they will help and give legal assistance to three overseas Filipino workers accused of espionage and economic sabotage in Qatar.
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U.N., various countries condemn coup in Thailand
The United States, Europe, Japan, Australia and the United Nations all condemned the military coup in Thailand. Reuters reported that U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon had said on Thursday (May 22) that he was “seriously concerned” by the military takeover in Thailand. In a statement, read by his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, Ban appealed “for a prompt return to constitutional, civilian, democratic rule and an all-inclusive dialogue that will pave the way for long-term peace and prosperity in Thailand.” Thailand’s […]
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World-famous art gallery, Art Basel, kicks off its annual world tour in Hong Kong.
South Korea denounces North Korea’s denial of firing artillery in disputed border
South Korea denounces North Korea’s denial of firing artillery in a disputed maritime border, hitting near a naval patrol boat.
New military junta in Thailand summons country’s deposed leadership
In Thailand, the new military junta summoned the deposed leadership after taking power in a bloodless coup. Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was detained later on Friday, along with her sister and brother in law. This was done a day after the army overthrew her caretaker government in a coup.
Foreign tourists have mixed feelings about the coup
Foreign tourists in Bangkok have mixed feelings regarding the coup, with some choosing to leave the capital.
Thai Army summons Government officials and ousted PM
In Thailand, senior government officials and the caretaker prime minister together with the ousted prime minister were summoned for a meeting in a military camp.
Thai Military declares a coup; imposes National curfew
The Thai military takes control of the government in a coup two days after declaring martial law.
Thai coup draws swift international condemnation; U.S. reviews military aid to Thailand
(Reuters) – The military takeover in Thailand drew swift international condemnation on Thursday, with the United States saying it was reviewing its military aid and other dealings with its closest ally in Southeast Asia. Thailand’s army chief, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, seized control of the government two days after he declared martial law, saying the military had to restore order and push through reforms after six months of turmoil. The military declared a curfew from 10 p.m. until […]
