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Thailand Live Thursday 22 May 2014

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Former head of the Center for the Administration of Peace and Order Chalerm Yoobamrung and his sons were arrested by soldiers and escorted to the First Infantry Regiment of the Royal Guards.

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-- Thai PBS 2014-05-22

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RT@2Bangkok: Tourists, hospital personnel, aviation workers allowed to travel after curfew if necessary. Schools closed on Friday. #thaicoup

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RT@Biz_TheNation: All educational institutions are ordered to close until Sunday, May 25. สถานศึกษาปิดถึงวันอาทิตย์

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Hollande condemns Thai coup, calls for elections

PARIS, May 22, 2014 (AFP) - French President Francois Hollande Thursday condemned the army coup in Thailand and called for an immediate return to the rule of law.

His reaction came after Thai army chief General Prayut Chan-O-Cha made the coup announcement in a televised address to the nation, after declaring martial law earlier this week.

"The president condemns the seizure of power by the army in Thailand," a statement by Hollande's office said.

Hollande called for "an immediate return to the constitutional order and for a vote to be organised" as well as the need "for the fundamental rights and freedoms of the Thai people to be respected."

The coup came after months of political turmoil. The army banned gatherings of more than five people, summoned the ousted cabinet to report to the army and suspended the constitution -- except for the section related to the monarchy.

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-- (c) Copyright AFP 2014-05-22

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RT@veen_NT: NPOMC: now announcement on people who are exempt from curfew including odd-hour workers, travellers going abroad, medic staff etc.

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UN fears rights curbed after Thai army coup
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The United Nations human rights office voiced deep concern at the Thai army coup on Thursday and said that martial law and military orders being imposed may infringe on fundamental freedoms.

Basic rights to freedom of opinion, expression and assembly are at risk, as well as guarantees of protection from arbitrary arrest or detention, it said.

"We remind the authorities of Thailand’s obligations under international human rights law in particular the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights which strictly limit the application of emergency powers," U.N. human rights spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said.

"We urge the authorities to take all necessary measures to ensure the fundamental human rights are respected," she said.

Thailand’s army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha seized control of the government in a coup on Thursday, 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 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. curfew, suspended the constitution and told outgoing cabinet ministers to report to an army base in the north of the capital by the end of the day. Rival protest camps were ordered to disperse.

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-- The Nation 2014-05-22

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RT@sunaibkk: Protest camp at Chaengwattana cleared by soldiers. Monk Buddhaisara is military custody. #coup #Thailand

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Britain 'concerned' by Thailand coup

LONDON, May 22, 2014 (AFP) - Britain expressed concern Thursday over the coup in Thailand and urged all sides to work together, but stopped short of condemning the seizure of power by the military.

The Foreign Office also urged tourists to follow travel advice after army chief General Prayut Chan-O-Cha announced the putsch on live TV, following months of political unrest.

"We are concerned at the announcement of a military coup in Thailand and are following developments closely," the Foreign Office said in a statement to AFP.

"We urge all sides to put aside their differences, and adhere to the values of democracy and the rule of law. This is clearly in the interests of the people of Thailand."

The Foreign Office added that the "ongoing political instability and the continued violence undermine Thailand's democratic framework."

French President Francois Hollande earlier condemned the coup but international reaction has otherwise been muted so far.

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Schools across Thailand, Phuket ordered shut May 23-25

PHUKET: All educational institutions across the kingdom are asked to close from Friday to Sunday (May 23-25), in order to maintain peace

The order was announced 9pm by Colonel Winthai Suvaree, the army deputy spokesman for the National Peace and Order Maintaining Council (NPOMC).

Col Winthai also clarified various curfew exemptions. Namely, anyone who is entering or leaving Phuket on an airplane, in addition to military or government officials or logistics personell working night shifts.

Proper identification or verification paperwork will be required to qualify.

Anyone who needs emergency medical treatment at a hospital will also be exempt.

Meanwhile, the caretaker Prime Minister Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Phongthep Thepkanchana and 16 other cabinet members, have been summonsed to report to the NPOMC tomorrow.

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-- Phuket News 2014-05-22

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Thai coup brings mix of relief and anxiety

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BANGKOK, May 22, 2014 (AFP) - Thailand's military coup was met with both jubilation and dismay by rival sides of Thailand's political divide, but for most Bangkok residents the more prosaic concern of getting home safely before a night-time curfew dominated.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728353-thai-coup-brings-mix-of-relief-and-anxiety/

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Pattaya under Curfew as Military seize control of Thailand

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PATTAYA: -- From 10pm on Thursday Night, Pattaya along with the rest of Thailand, experienced a Curfew which is in effect until 5am on Friday. The City is now in complete shutdown and those who stay out during the curfew risk a fine and/or imprisonment.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728359-pattaya-under-curfew-as-military-seize-control-of-thailand/

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RT@RichardBarrow: 11:15pm #Bangkok’s two airports are open as normal & passengers can travel freely between the city & the airports during curfew #ThaiCoup

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