Thailand military seizes power in coup.
Thailand's military has announced it is taking control of the government and has suspended the constitution.
In a tv statement, army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha vowed to restore order and enact political reforms.
The cabinet has been told to reportto the military, tv broadcasting is suspended and political gatherings arebanned. A nationwide curfew will operate from22:00 to 05:00 local time.
The coup follws months of political turmoil in Thailand.
On Tuesday the army imposed martial low. Talks were then held between the main political faction, but the army announced the coup on Thursday.
Key political figures, including opposition protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban