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Thai coup general quits position Thai coup general quits position
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The general who has headed the military council which has effectively run Thailand since a bloodless coup last year has stepped down from his post. The general heading the military council which has effectively run Thailand since a bloodless coup last year has stepped down from his post.
Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin, who helped depose former PM Thaksin Shinawatra last September, resigned as head of the Council for National Security.Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin, who helped depose former PM Thaksin Shinawatra last September, resigned as head of the Council for National Security.
Government officials said he had agreed to take up the post of deputy prime minister, overseeing internal security.Government officials said he had agreed to take up the post of deputy prime minister, overseeing internal security.
The general is said to be close to the revered King, Bhumibol Adulyadej.The general is said to be close to the revered King, Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Thailand's military-installed government has promised to hold elections in December and Gen Sonthi's move has prompted speculation that he is interested in becoming prime minister, correspondents say. PM's job?
The head of Thailand's air force, Air Chief Marshal Chalit Pukbhasuk, has taken over as the new head of the military, a spokesman said. Thailand's military-installed government has promised to hold elections in December and Gen Sonthi's move has prompted speculation that he is interested in becoming prime minister.
The current premier, retired general Surayud Chulanont, has faced criticism over his performance.
The head of Thailand's air force, Air Chief Marshal Chalit Pukbhasuk, has taken over as the new head of the military, a spokesman says.
The military seized control, accusing the twice-elected Mr Thaksin of corruption and abuse of power.The military seized control, accusing the twice-elected Mr Thaksin of corruption and abuse of power.
Former army chief Surayud Chulanont was installed as premier. The coup leaders formed a seven-member Council for National Security, whose agenda included a timetable for the restoration of a civilian government and elections.
It also maintained substantial powers over the drafting of a new constitution.