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| Thailand's military criticised as coup takes hold | Thailand's military criticised as coup takes hold |
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| The US has led widespread international criticism of a military takeover in Thailand as the South-East Asian nation spent its first night under curfew. | The US has led widespread international criticism of a military takeover in Thailand as the South-East Asian nation spent its first night under curfew. |
| US Secretary of State John Kerry said there was "no justification", and $10m in bilateral aid could be suspended. | US Secretary of State John Kerry said there was "no justification", and $10m in bilateral aid could be suspended. |
| France and Germany condemned the coup, with the UN expressing serious concern. | France and Germany condemned the coup, with the UN expressing serious concern. |
| The army on Thursday suspended the constitution, banned gatherings and detained politicians, saying order was needed after months of turmoil. | The army on Thursday suspended the constitution, banned gatherings and detained politicians, saying order was needed after months of turmoil. |
| The military had declared martial law on Tuesday. Two days later, it gathered political leaders together in Bangkok for talks on the crisis. | The military had declared martial law on Tuesday. Two days later, it gathered political leaders together in Bangkok for talks on the crisis. |
| However, army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha then went on TV to announce the coup. | However, army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha then went on TV 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. | 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. | Acting PM Niwatthamrong Boonsongphaisan was not at the talks and his whereabouts are unclear. |
| Analysis: BBC's Jonah Fisher in Bangkok: | Analysis: BBC's Jonah Fisher in Bangkok: |
| For many of the opposition PDRC's supporters, a coup is the end result they had been hoping for. | For many of the opposition PDRC's supporters, a coup is the end result they had been hoping for. |
| But questions remain. Did Gen Prayuth really expect to achieve success in talks in two short meetings? Or was it his always his intention to make a token nod towards negotiations before stepping in? | But questions remain. Did Gen Prayuth really expect to achieve success in talks in two short meetings? Or was it his always his intention to make a token nod towards negotiations before stepping in? |
| Could the talks really have been a ruse to get all the key leaders in one place before detaining them? | Could the talks really have been a ruse to get all the key leaders in one place before detaining them? |
| There has been some suggestion that elements within the Thai army may have forced his hand. | There has been some suggestion that elements within the Thai army may have forced his hand. |
| The rush from martial law to full-blown coup has left many here shaking and scratching their heads. | The rush from martial law to full-blown coup has left many here shaking and scratching their heads. |
| Questions remain about sudden takeover | Questions remain about sudden takeover |
| His adviser Paradorn Pattanathabutr told the Associated Press news agency: "The rest of us who are outside are still fine and in safe places." | His adviser Paradorn Pattanathabutr told the Associated Press news agency: "The rest of us who are outside are still fine and in safe places." |
| Mr Niwatthamrong and all his cabinet ministers, along with two former PMs - Ms Yingluck and Somchai Wongsawat - were ordered to report to the military on Friday morning. The military later expanded that summons to include more than 100 leading figures from both political camps. | |
| Thailand has now ended its first night under curfew. | Thailand has now ended its first night under curfew. |
| 'We weren't scared' | 'We weren't scared' |
| The UN responded to the coup by expressing "serious concern", with Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urging a "prompt return to constitutional, civilian, democratic rule". | The UN responded to the coup by expressing "serious concern", with Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urging a "prompt return to constitutional, civilian, democratic rule". |
| Mr Kerry said there was "no justification for this military coup". | Mr Kerry said there was "no justification for this military coup". |
| He said: "While we value our long friendship with the Thai people, this act will have negative implications for the US-Thai relationship, especially for our relationship with the Thai military." | He said: "While we value our long friendship with the Thai people, this act will have negative implications for the US-Thai relationship, especially for our relationship with the Thai military." |
| Up to $10m in bilateral assistance could be suspended. | Up to $10m in bilateral assistance could be suspended. |
| The UK urged "all sides to put aside their differences, and adhere to the values of democracy and the rule of law". | The UK urged "all sides to put aside their differences, and adhere to the values of democracy and the rule of law". |
| The French president and German foreign minister condemned the coup, while Japan's foreign ministry termed it "regrettable". | The French president and German foreign minister condemned the coup, while Japan's foreign ministry termed it "regrettable". |
| A spokesperson for EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said it was important to hold "credible and inclusive elections as soon as feasible". | A spokesperson for EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said it was important to hold "credible and inclusive elections as soon as feasible". |
| Thailand's Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) partner Singapore expressed "grave concern". | Thailand's Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) partner Singapore expressed "grave concern". |
| Bangkok remained largely peaceful after the coup. | Bangkok remained largely peaceful after the coup. |
| One key flashpoint was the pro-government "red shirt" camp on Bangkok's western outskirts but protesters packed up without violence. | One key flashpoint was the pro-government "red shirt" camp on Bangkok's western outskirts but protesters packed up without violence. |
| There was heavy traffic on the streets as the curfew deadline loomed but they were largely deserted overnight. | There was heavy traffic on the streets as the curfew deadline loomed but they were largely deserted overnight. |
| Television has been restricted to broadcasts by the military. The BBC, CNN and other channels are off air. | Television has been restricted to broadcasts by the military. The BBC, CNN and other channels are off air. |
| The military issued a bulletin on Thursday afternoon, spelling out the key points of the takeover: | The military issued a bulletin on Thursday afternoon, spelling out the key points of the takeover: |
| Key coup conditions | Key coup conditions |
| The army has staged at least 12 coups since the end of the absolute monarchy in 1932. | The army has staged at least 12 coups since the end of the absolute monarchy in 1932. |
| Thailand has faced a power struggle since Ms Yingluck's brother, Thaksin Shinawatra, was ousted by the military as PM in 2006. | Thailand has faced a power struggle since Ms Yingluck's brother, Thaksin Shinawatra, was ousted by the military as PM in 2006. |
| Mr Thaksin and Ms Yingluck have strong support in rural areas. They are opposed by many in the middle class and urban elite. | Mr Thaksin and Ms Yingluck have strong support in rural areas. They are opposed by many in the middle class and urban elite. |
| The latest unrest began in the Thai capital late last year, when anti-government protesters embarked on a campaign to oust Ms Yingluck's government. | |
| A court ordered her removal for alleged abuse of power this month. | |
| Are you in Thailand? What is your reaction to the military coup? Email Haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your experiences, using the subject Thailand. | Are you in Thailand? What is your reaction to the military coup? Email Haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your experiences, using the subject Thailand. |
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