US reviews military cooperation with Thailand after coup

BANGKOK: -- WASHINGTON, May 22, 2014 (AFP) - The United States said Thursday it was reconsidering military cooperation with Thailand after the army seized power.

"We've been reviewing our military-to-military assistance including the CARAT exercise," Pentagon spokesman Colonel Steven Warren said, referring to US-backed naval drills in the Pacific.

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

EU demands rapid return to democratic process in Thailand

BANGKOK: -- BRUSSELS, May 22, 2014 (AFP) - The European Union on Thursday demanded a rapid return to democratic process in Thailand after the army seized power.

"We are following developments in Thailand with extreme concern," the EU's foreign policy service said in a statement. "It is of the utmost importance that Thailand returns rapidly to the legitimate democratic process."

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

RT@RichardBarrow: Udon is normally a Red city but tonight it has been taken over by men in green - TR @tud_TRNEWS: pic.twitter.com/EB8ApvO7B1 #Thailand #ThaiCoup

RT@Tulip_Oum: During curfew hours, pick-up/drop-off vehicles must obtain documents from airport info center to verify their Pick-up/drop-off: AOT staff

12AM latest announcement asking social media to stop sending out message inciting conflicts, twisted info. Otherwise will stop the service. RT @Tulip_Oum:

Latest army announcement makes General Prayuth PM with all powers that come with the job. #ThailandCoup

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