Following six months of protests and two days of martial law, the Thai army has overthrown the government in Bangkok, markings its second coup of the decade and 12th since 1932. “There is no justification for this military coup,” said Secretary of State John Kerry. “While we value our long friendship with the Thai people, this act will have negative implications for the U.S.–Thai relationship, especially for our relationship with the Thai military.”
In a series of announcements Thursday, the military declared the Constitution invalid, dissolved the Cabinet, banned gatherings of more than five people, imposed a curfew and shut schools. But it said the courts would continue operating, as would the Senate, half of whose members are appointed and are friendly to the Bangkok elite.
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