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| Thailand elections not for a year, says coup leader | Thailand elections not for a year, says coup leader |
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| The leader of Thailand's military coup has ruled out elections for more than a year, to allow time for political reconciliation and reform. | The leader of Thailand's military coup has ruled out elections for more than a year, to allow time for political reconciliation and reform. |
| In a televised address, Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha called on all sides to co-operate and stop protesting to make the plan succeed. | In a televised address, Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha called on all sides to co-operate and stop protesting to make the plan succeed. |
| The military seized power in Thailand on 22 May, saying it wanted to return stability after months of unrest. | The military seized power in Thailand on 22 May, saying it wanted to return stability after months of unrest. |
| The coup leaders received royal endorsement on Monday. | The coup leaders received royal endorsement on Monday. |
| "The (ruling military regime) have a timeframe of one year and three months to move towards elections," Gen Prayuth said, in his first public address since the coup. | |
| "Enough time has been wasted on conflict," he added. | "Enough time has been wasted on conflict," he added. |
| Gen Prayuth said a first phase of about three months would focus on "reconciliation" with a cabinet and new draft constitution put in place. | Gen Prayuth said a first phase of about three months would focus on "reconciliation" with a cabinet and new draft constitution put in place. |
| Reforms would then be introduced over a second, year-long, period and only after this could elections be held. | |
| "Give us time to solve the problems for you. Then the soldiers will step back to look at Thailand from afar," he added. | |
| Gen Prayuth repeated warnings against protests or resistance to the military takeover, saying they would only slow the process of bringing "happiness" back to the Thai people. | |
| He has previously warned that he would have no choice but to use force if protests continued. | |
| On Friday, hundreds of troops sealed off a major Bangkok intersection during the evening rush hour to prevent a possible protest. | |
| Thailand's military stepped in after six months of political deadlock as protesters tried to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. | Thailand's military stepped in after six months of political deadlock as protesters tried to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. |
| At least 28 people were killed and several hundred injured over the course of the protests. | At least 28 people were killed and several hundred injured over the course of the protests. |
| Since taking power the military has summoned and detained dozens of key political figures, including Ms Yingluck. | Since taking power the military has summoned and detained dozens of key political figures, including Ms Yingluck. |
| Journalists and academics are also among those who have been called in. | Journalists and academics are also among those who have been called in. |