PHOTOS: Military declares martial law in Thailand
May 20, 2014
A protester is dragged away by Thai army soldiers while taking part in anti-coup rally on May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-coup protesters rallied in Bangkok's shopping district, a day after the military seized control in a bloodless coup. Minor scuffles broke out during the rally and at least four protesters were detained by the army. Martial law imposes a 10pm to 5am curfew and bans public assembly. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 493367297 )
A motorcyclist rides past Thai soldiers blocking the road to prevent activists and pro-government protesters from gathering to protest against the coup in downtown Bangkok, Thailand Friday, May 23, 2014. Ousted members of Thailand's former government turned themselves in to the country's new military junta Friday, as soldiers forcefully dispersed hundreds of anti-coup activists who defied a ban on large-scale gatherings to protest the army's seizure of power. (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong) ( Thailand Politics )
Thai protesters gathered during an anti-coup protest despite the martial law May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Army chief announced yesterday that the armed forces were seizing power in a non-violent coup. Thailand has seen many months of political unrest and violence which has claimed at least 28 lives. Thailand is known as a country with a very unstable political record, it is now experiencing its 12th coup with 7 attempted pervious coups. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 493355205 )
A Thai soldier stands in front of a portrait of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as he patrols near government buildings on May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Army chief announced in an address to the nation that the armed forces were seizing power in a non-violent coup. Thailand has seen months of political unrest and violence which has claimed at least 28 lives. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 493257861 )
A protester scuffles with army soldiers while resisting arrest after an anti-coup rally on May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Several hundred anti-coup protesters rallied in Bangkok's shopping district, a day after the military seized control in a bloodless coup. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 493333215 )
A Thai protester is dragged away by the Thai military during an anti-coup protest May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Army chief announced yesterday that the armed forces were seizing power in a non-violent coup. Thailand has seen many months of political unrest and violence which has claimed at least 28 lives. Thailand is known as a country with a very unstable political record, it is now experiencing it's 12th coup with 7 attempted pervious coups. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 493332765 )
Thai police stand guard outside a military compound before former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra arrives to report to Thailand's ruling military on May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand.The military summoned the entire former government and members of the politically influential Shinawatra family a day after it seized control in a bloodless coup. Thailand has seen months of unrest which has claimed at least 28 lives in political related violence. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 493333197 )
A protester scuffles with army soldiers while resisting arrest after an anti-coup rally on May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Several hundred anti-coup protesters rallied in Bangkok's shopping district, a day after the military seized control in a bloodless coup. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 493333221 )
Thai army soldiers advance through the city centre after protesters hold an anti-coup rally on May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-coup protesters rallied in Bangkok's shopping district, a day after the military seized control in a bloodless coup. Martial law imposes a 10pm to 5am curfew and public assembly is banned. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 493340041 )
Thai military take over the streets asserting control after an anti-coup protest May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Army chief announced yesterday that the armed forces were seizing power in a non-violent coup. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 493340639 )
A protester is dragged away by Thai army soldiers while taking part in anti-coup rally on May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-coup protesters rallied in Bangkok's shopping district, a day after the military seized control in a bloodless coup. Minor scuffles broke out during the rally and at least 4 protesters were detained by the army. Martial law imposes a 10pm to 5am curfew and bans public assembly. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 493340043 )
A Thai protester shows his disapproval with the military during an anti-coup protest despite the martial law May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 493343867 )
Thai military take over the streets asserting control after an anti-coup protest May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Army chief announced yesterday that the armed forces were seizing power in a non-violent coup. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 493343797 )
Protesters sing during an anti-coup rally on May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-coup protesters rallied in Bangkok's shopping district, a day after the military seized control in a bloodless coup. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 493361479 )
Thai army soldiers advance towards protesters holding an anti-coup rally on May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-coup protesters rallied in Bangkok's shopping district, a day after the military seized control in a bloodless coup. Martial law imposes a 10pm to 5am curfew and public assembly is banned. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 493356659 )
Protesters gather by a large banner during an anti-coup rally on May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-coup protesters rallied in Bangkok's shopping district, a day after the military seized control in a bloodless coup. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 493367291 )
A Thai army soldier looks on as rush hour traffic moves slowly along a city centre road after protesters hold an anti-coup rally on May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-coup protesters rallied in Bangkok's shopping district, a day after the military seized control in a bloodless coup. Martial law imposes a 10pm to 5am curfew and public assembly is banned. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 493367287 )
Thai army soldiers advance through the city center after protesters hold an anti-coup rally on May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-coup protesters rallied in Bangkok's shopping district, a day after the military seized control in a bloodless coup. Martial law imposes a 10pm to 5am curfew and public assembly is banned. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 493367283 )
Protesters gather at a city centre anti-coup rally on May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-coup protesters rallied in Bangkok's shopping district, a day after the military seized control in a bloodless coup. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 493367299 )
A Thai army soldier looks on as rush hour traffic moves slowly along a city centre road after protesters hold an anti-coup rally on May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-coup protesters rallied in Bangkok's shopping district, a day after the military seized control in a bloodless coup. Martial law imposes a 10pm to 5am curfew and public assembly is banned. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 493367293 )
A pro-government protester points at a soldier during a cleanup at a pro-government demonstration site on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand Friday, May 23, 2014. T(AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn) ( Thailand Politics )
Thai soldiers stand guard in front of Marble Temple in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, May 23, 2014 after Thai military staged a coup. Thailand's new military junta has announced that it has suspended the country's constitution. Without firing a shot, Thailand's powerful military seized control of this volatile Southeast Asian nation Thursday, suspending the constitution and detaining Cabinet ministers in a risky bid to end half a year of political upheaval that many fear will only deepen the nation's crisis. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) ( APTOPIX Thailand Politics )
A protester holds a sign during a city centre anti-coup rally on May 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-coup protesters rallied in Bangkok's shopping district, a day after the military seized control in a bloodless coup. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 493367301 )
Members of the Thai security forces stand guard outside the Army auditorium where prominent figures including former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra reported to the kingdom's military junta in Bangkok on May 23, 2014. Thailand's army said on May 23 that 155 prominent figures, including Yingluck and ousted government leaders, were banned from leaving the country without permission following a military coup. AFP PHOTO/Christophe ARCHAMBAULT/AFP/Getty Images ( 530058626 )
Thai army soldiers deploy on a downtown street after martial law was declared on May 20, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. The army imposed martial law across Thailand amid a deepening political crisis that has seen six months of protests and claimed at least 28 lives. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 492418179 )
Thai army chief General Prayut Chan-O-Cha gives a traditional greeting to delegates prior to a meeting at the Army Club in Bangkok on May 20, 2014. Thailand's army declared martial law after months of deadly anti-government protests, deploying armed troops in central Bangkok and censoring the media but insisting the move was "not a coup". AFP PHOTO / PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty Images ( 529947812 )
A Thai soldier mans a checkpoint as motorcyclists ride past near the site where pro-government demonstrators stage a rally on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Thailand's powerful military chief intervened Tuesday for the first time in the country's latest political crisis, declaring martial law and dispatching gun-mounted jeeps into the heart of the capital with a vow to resolve the deepening conflict as quickly as possible. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn) ( Thailand Politics )
A Thai army soldier stands guard on a city centre street after martial law was declared on May 20, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. The army imposed martial law across Thailand amid a deepening political crisis that has seen six months of protests and claimed at least 28 lives. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 492386973 )
Passersby pose for a photo with Thai army soldiers standing guard on a city centre street after martial law was declared on May 20, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. The army imposed martial law across Thailand amid a deepening political crisis that has seen six months of protests and claimed at least 28 lives. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 492383229 )
A Thai soldier guards outside Government House compound of prime minister's office,in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Thailand's army declared martial law before dawn Tuesday in a surprise announcement it said was aimed at keeping the country stable after six months of turbulent political unrest. The military, however, insisted a coup díetat was not underway. (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong) ( Thailand Politics )
Thai army soldiers enter the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand after martial law was declared on May 20, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 492378405 )
Anti-government protesters dance as music is played on stage at their main protest site outside Government House in Bangkok on May 20, 2014. Thailand's army chief imposed martial law on May 20 after months of deadly anti-government protests caused political paralysis, but insisted the intervention did not amount to yet another military coup. AFP PHOTO/Christophe ARCHAMBAULT/AFP/Getty Images ( 529951798 )
Thai Army chief General Prayut Chan-O-Cha answers a question during a press conference at the Army Club in Bangkok on May 20, 2014. Thailand's army declared martial law after months of deadly anti-government protests, deploying armed troops in central Bangkok and censoring the media but insisting the move was "not a coup". AFP PHOTO / PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty Images ( 529949017 )
Thai army soldiers enter the offices of the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand after martial law was declared on May 20, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 492378407 )
A Buddhist monk offers energy drink to Thai soldiers guarding a pedestrian overfly near the site where pro-government demonstrators stage a rally on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand Tuesday, May 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn) ( Thailand Politics )
A Thai soldier checks security during a meeting attended by Army chief General Prayut Chan-O-Cha at the Army Club in Bangkok on May 20, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty Images ( 529948204 )
Thai army soldiers stand guard outside the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand after martial law was declared on May 20, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 492379139 )
Anti-government protester leader Suthep Thaugsuban gets inside a car as he leaves from Government House compound of the prime minister's office, in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, May 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) ( APTOPIX Thailand Politics )
A foreign tourist sits in a Thai Army vehicle as soldiers deploy on a downtown street after martial law was declared on May 20, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Rufus Cox/Getty Images) ( 492418173 )
Thai army soldiers stand at a checkpoint near where pro-government ''Red shirts'' have been rallying for days on the outskirts of Bangkok on May 20, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ Nicolas ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images ( 529946156 )
Thai army soldiers take a break from checkpoint near where pro-government ''Red shirts'' have been rallying for days on the outskirts of Bangkok on May 20, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ Nicolas ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images ( 529946275 )
Thai Army chief General Prayut Chan-O-Cha (C) speaks during a press conference at the Army Club in Bangkok on May 20, 2014. Thailand's army declared martial law after months of deadly anti-government protests, deploying armed troops in central Bangkok and censoring the media but insisting the move was "not a coup". AFP PHOTO / PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty Images ( 529949005 )
Thai army soldiers stand at a checkpoint near awhere pro-government ''Red shirts'' have been rallying for days on the outskirts of Bangkok on May 20, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ Nicolas ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images ( 529946150 )
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