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Thailand coup d'etat as military seize power Thailand coup d'etat as military seizes power
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Thailand's army chief has announced a coup d'etat, saying the military is taking control of government.Thailand's army chief has announced a coup d'etat, saying the military is taking control of government.
In a televised statement, the army chief said the military would restore order and enact political reforms.In a televised statement, the army chief said the military would restore order and enact political reforms.
It comes after months of political turmoil and the imposition on Tuesday of martial law. It came after two days of inconclusive talks by the main political factions. The army sealed off the talks venue and took the leaders away.
Thailand has been in political turmoil for months. On Tuesday the army imposed martial law.
The army is to send troops and vehicles to escort protesters away from rally sites, a senior army official told the Reuters news agency.
The latest unrest began in the Thai capital late last year, when then-Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved the lower house of parliament.The latest unrest began in the Thai capital late last year, when then-Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved the lower house of parliament.
Demonstrators have blockaded several areas for months. Demonstrators have blockaded several areas of Bangkok for months.
Leaders of the different political factions have been holding talks in Bangkok. The BBC's Jonathan Head, in the Thai capital Bangkok, says soldiers sealed off the army club where the discussions were in their second day.
The faction leaders are reported to have been detained inside by the Thai army after no compromise could be reached, our correspondent says.
Earlier this month, a court ordered Ms Yingluck's removal for alleged abuse of power.Earlier this month, a court ordered Ms Yingluck's removal for alleged abuse of power.
Thailand has faced a power struggle since Ms Yingluck's brother, Thaksin Shinawatra, was ousted by the military as prime minister in 2006.Thailand has faced a power struggle since Ms Yingluck's brother, Thaksin Shinawatra, was ousted by the military as prime minister in 2006.
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