Army Stages Coup in Thailand

Thailand's army chief says the military has taken over control of the country to help restore order and push through political reform.   Gen. Prayuth Chan-Ocha made the announcement in a televised statement late Thursday. "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," Prayuth said, according to the...

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