Thai king appoints army chief as junta head

[webfact]

Thai king appoints army chief as junta head

BANGKOK, May 26, 2014 (AFP) - Thailand's king has formally appointed the army chief as head of the nation's new military junta following a recent coup.

"To restore peace and order in the country and for sake of unity, the king appointed General Prayut Chan-O-Cha as head of the National Council of Peace and Order to run the country," according to a royal command seen by AFP on Monday.


-- (c) Copyright AFP 2014-05-26

[JimmyTheMook]

Long Live The King

[than]

Long live the KING !!!!!!!!!

[cacruden]

Curiosity, of the previous coups -- how long does it take for endorsement on average? Anyone know?

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Curiosity, of the previous coups -- how long does it take for endorsement on average? Anyone know?

Typically quite swift. As soon that it's clear that everything went well with the coup, getting it endorsed is then the next step. So the same this time.

[THAIJAMES]

Long Live The King

[rebelplatoon]

I NEVER ASKED FOR ANYONE TO LOVE ME.

I ASKED FOR EVERYONE TO LOVE EACH OTHER.

THE SAGE OF THAILAND. Let the HEALING begin.

[ikurauni]

I think this is the only option that will work. Good luck, Thailand. Long live the king.

[webfact]

Prayuth appointed by royal command as head of NCPO

BANGKOK: -- Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha told a press conference Monday that he has been appointed by a royal command to become the head of the National Council for Peace and Order.

He said the NCPO would run the country under the power of the King to restore peace and order.

Prayuth said the NCPO would step law enforcements and would run the country under the laws.


-- The Nation 2014-05-26

[Bkkbound]

A very positive and constructive move in line with the nations wishes. The future of Thailand once more looks bright...

[Goat Roper]

"Long live the King"

Does this mean all the anti-coup crowd will cease their antics?

[ThaiRich]

Long Live His Majesty, The great King of Thailand.

[slipperylobster]

Yes. I wish the best for Thailand. You got the helm, General. Godspeed.

You will not find negative comments on Thai Visa..

Do good for Thailand.

[MILT]

LONG LIVE THE KING!

[empireboy]

Long Live The King.

[george]

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