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Thai coup chiefs seek civilian PM Thai coup chiefs seek civilian PM
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The leaders of Thailand's military coup have been discussing the appointment of a new civilian PM.The leaders of Thailand's military coup have been discussing the appointment of a new civilian PM.
The coup leaders have promised within two weeks to find a replacement for Thaksin Shinawatra, ousted in a bloodless coup on Tuesday.The coup leaders have promised within two weeks to find a replacement for Thaksin Shinawatra, ousted in a bloodless coup on Tuesday.
Thailand's king has given his backing to the coup in a TV ceremony that saw coup leader Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin kneeling before a royal portrait.Thailand's king has given his backing to the coup in a TV ceremony that saw coup leader Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin kneeling before a royal portrait.
Soldiers have been ordered to show a positive face to the public by smiling.Soldiers have been ordered to show a positive face to the public by smiling.
Army radio told the troops they should be friendly and courteous.Army radio told the troops they should be friendly and courteous.
Tanks and soldiers have been stationed on the streets of Bangkok since the overthrow.Tanks and soldiers have been stationed on the streets of Bangkok since the overthrow.
Fresh electionsFresh elections
Mr Thaksin was at the UN General Assembly in New York when he was toppled in a bloodless coup on Tuesday.Mr Thaksin was at the UN General Assembly in New York when he was toppled in a bloodless coup on Tuesday.
This coup is abusing the rights of the people. We want democracy back Patchanee Kamnek, anti-coup protester 'Deserved rest' for Thaksin Regional press worried POSSIBLE CANDIDATES FOR PM Supachai Panitchpakdi, former World Trade Organisation chiefChatumongol Sonakul, former central bank chief, sacked by Mr ThaksinPridiyathorn Devakula, central bank chiefAckaratorn Chularat, president of Supreme Administrative Court 'Deserved rest' for Thaksin Regional press worried
Dozens of pro-democracy activists held the first protest rally since his overthrow in Bangkok on Saturday.Dozens of pro-democracy activists held the first protest rally since his overthrow in Bangkok on Saturday.
The gathering, outside an upmarket shopping centre, was illegal under martial law but ended without incident.The gathering, outside an upmarket shopping centre, was illegal under martial law but ended without incident.
The new leadership has drawn criticism from rights groups for banning all political meetings and assuming legislative duties in the absence of a parliament.The new leadership has drawn criticism from rights groups for banning all political meetings and assuming legislative duties in the absence of a parliament.
It has also blocked broadcasts it deems harmful, and has threatened to shut down media that violate the new restrictions.It has also blocked broadcasts it deems harmful, and has threatened to shut down media that violate the new restrictions.
Gen Sonthi has said he will hand over power to an interim civilian head in two weeks and a new election for prime minister can be held by October next year.Gen Sonthi has said he will hand over power to an interim civilian head in two weeks and a new election for prime minister can be held by October next year.
Leadership candidatesLeadership candidates
Military chiefs met on Saturday to discuss possible candidates for the office of prime minister.Military chiefs met on Saturday to discuss possible candidates for the office of prime minister.
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They are expected to provide a shortlist to King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who will name a new leader on Wednesday.
The former head of the World Trade Organisation, Supachai Panitchpakdi, is among the front-runners for the job, reports say.The former head of the World Trade Organisation, Supachai Panitchpakdi, is among the front-runners for the job, reports say.
Mr Panitchpakdi is now chairman of the UN Conference on Trade and Development.Mr Panitchpakdi is now chairman of the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
Another candidate for PM is said to be Pridiyathorn Devakula, the head of the central bank.Another candidate for PM is said to be Pridiyathorn Devakula, the head of the central bank.
The coup followed months of growing tension in Thailand, with protests against Mr Thaksin and a general election which was annulled due to concerns about its legitimacy.The coup followed months of growing tension in Thailand, with protests against Mr Thaksin and a general election which was annulled due to concerns about its legitimacy.
Gen Sonthi has said he was acting in line with the wishes of the Thai people, accusing the old government of corruption and fostering divisions in the country.Gen Sonthi has said he was acting in line with the wishes of the Thai people, accusing the old government of corruption and fostering divisions in the country.
Television footage has been released of a royal statement endorsing the coup, confirming the coup leaders' claims that they had the king's backing.Television footage has been released of a royal statement endorsing the coup, confirming the coup leaders' claims that they had the king's backing.