King of Thailand Endorses Military Takeover

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In Thailand, the military leadership has further tightened its grip on the country. Army General Prayuth Chan-ocha, who led the military takeover, has been officially endorsed by the king. He has warned people against joining mass demonstrations, and said that his men will use force if necessary. CCTV correspondent Barnaby Lo reports from Bangkok.

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Thailand Military Takeover: Protests Continue

In Thailand, the military leadership has further tightened its grip on the country: the general who led the military takeover has been officially endorsed by the king. He has warned people against joining mass demonstrations, and said that his men will use force if necessary. CCTV correspondent Barnaby Lo reports from Bangkok.

The army has released former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from detention, while the King of Thailand has endorsed the military takeover. CCTV’s Martin Lowe reports.

The King of Thailand Endorses the Military Takeover

The army released former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from detention, while the King of Thailand has endorsed the military takeover.