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Thailand coup: Protests continue despite army warning Thailand coup: Protests continue despite army warning
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Small anti-coup protests have continued in the Thai capital, Bangkok, despite a warning from the country's new military rulers.Small anti-coup protests have continued in the Thai capital, Bangkok, despite a warning from the country's new military rulers.
Hundreds of demonstrators chanted "Get out" and marched through the streets.Hundreds of demonstrators chanted "Get out" and marched through the streets.
Gatherings of more than five people were banned after the army seized power on Thursday.Gatherings of more than five people were banned after the army seized power on Thursday.
Earlier, 18 newspaper editors were summoned by the military in its latest move to stifle criticism and forestall opposition to its rule. Earlier, 18 newspaper editors were summoned by the military in its latest move to limit criticism and forestall opposition to its rule.
An army spokesman in Bangkok said normal democratic principles could not be applied at the current time.An army spokesman in Bangkok said normal democratic principles could not be applied at the current time.
At the scene: Jonathan Head, BBC News, BangkokAt the scene: Jonathan Head, BBC News, Bangkok
Much about this coup has been textbook predictable; the curfew and censorship, the stiff military pronouncements and martial music on our TV channels. And then there is the unexpected; nervous and well-armed soldiers, surrounding a city-centre branch of McDonalds. Much about this coup has been textbook predictable; the curfew and censorship, the stiff military pronouncements and martial music on our TV channels. And then there is the unexpected; nervous and well-armed soldiers surrounding a city-centre branch of McDonald's.
Inside, to the bewilderment of customers lining up for their lunch, a handful of protesters yelled their opposition to the coup through the glass doors. Outside, the soldiers took up positions. One of their trucks started blaring out patriotic songs to try to drown out the protesters.Inside, to the bewilderment of customers lining up for their lunch, a handful of protesters yelled their opposition to the coup through the glass doors. Outside, the soldiers took up positions. One of their trucks started blaring out patriotic songs to try to drown out the protesters.
More protesters arrived, confronting the troops, who seemed unsure what to do; they were blockading a fast-food restaurant that had several other entrances, and was not actually being targeted by anyone. One young soldier was close to tears, after demonstrators screamed in his face. It was brutally hot too.More protesters arrived, confronting the troops, who seemed unsure what to do; they were blockading a fast-food restaurant that had several other entrances, and was not actually being targeted by anyone. One young soldier was close to tears, after demonstrators screamed in his face. It was brutally hot too.
This is not like the last coup. There is more anger, more tension. The protests have been small so far - just a few hundred people. But they could grow. And the military is jittery. The potential for more dangerous confrontations is real.This is not like the last coup. There is more anger, more tension. The protests have been small so far - just a few hundred people. But they could grow. And the military is jittery. The potential for more dangerous confrontations is real.
Dozens of people, including prominent academics and activists, have been ordered to report to the military.Dozens of people, including prominent academics and activists, have been ordered to report to the military.
Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, removed from power by the judiciary earlier this month, has been detained.Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, removed from power by the judiciary earlier this month, has been detained.
Earlier reports said she had been released. But the Associated Press quoted her aide as saying she had been moved but not freed.
Army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha, who now leads a junta known as the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), dissolved the Senate on Saturday, the final remnant of the pre-coup legislature.Army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha, who now leads a junta known as the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), dissolved the Senate on Saturday, the final remnant of the pre-coup legislature.
Outspoken columnist Pravit Rojanaphruk from The Nation newspaper was among those summoned on Sunday. "On my way to see the new dictator of Thailand. Hopefully the last," he tweeted.Outspoken columnist Pravit Rojanaphruk from The Nation newspaper was among those summoned on Sunday. "On my way to see the new dictator of Thailand. Hopefully the last," he tweeted.
'Understanding'
Scuffles broke out with soldiers as anti-coup protesters gathered for a third day in defiance of the military's martial law.Scuffles broke out with soldiers as anti-coup protesters gathered for a third day in defiance of the military's martial law.
"We have to continue protesting to show our opposition to the coup," one demonstrator told the Associated Press."We have to continue protesting to show our opposition to the coup," one demonstrator told the Associated Press.
"We don't have leaders. We are against the coup and we come because we want to.""We don't have leaders. We are against the coup and we come because we want to."
Deputy army spokesman Winthai Suvaree had asked people not to hold protests and warned against using social media to "incite" unrest.
"I ask for people's understanding on the current situation and that they refrain from anti-coup rallies, because democracy cannot proceed normally at the moment," he said in a television statement.
The army chief is due to receive royal endorsement on Monday. The ruling junta is then expected to set up a national legislative assembly which will draw up a temporary constitution with a new prime minister.The army chief is due to receive royal endorsement on Monday. The ruling junta is then expected to set up a national legislative assembly which will draw up a temporary constitution with a new prime minister.
Key coup conditionsKey coup conditions
Press fearful after Thai coupPress fearful after Thai coup
Thailand's armed forces have staged at least 12 coups since the end of the absolute monarchy in 1932.
But unlike in previous coups, there have been no promises of a quick return to civilian rule this time around.
There has been a power struggle since Ms Yingluck's brother, Thaksin Shinawatra, was ousted by the military as PM in 2006.There has been a power struggle since Ms Yingluck's brother, Thaksin Shinawatra, was ousted by the military as PM in 2006.
Mr Thaksin and Ms Yingluck have strong support in rural areas but are opposed by many in the middle class and urban elite.Mr Thaksin and Ms Yingluck have strong support in rural areas but are opposed by many in the middle class and urban elite.
The latest unrest began last year, when anti-government protesters embarked on a campaign to oust Ms Yingluck.The latest unrest began last year, when anti-government protesters embarked on a campaign to oust Ms Yingluck.
An election was held in February but was disrupted and later annulled by the judiciary.An election was held in February but was disrupted and later annulled by the judiciary.