Thai coup chiefs seek civilian PM
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The leaders of Thailand's military coup discuss the appointment of a new civilian prime minister.
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Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin,  leader of Thailand's military coup, vows to appoint a new civilian PM in two weeks.
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One of Thailand's new military rulers pleads for international understanding of the reasons behind the coup.
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Thailand's army-installed government has appointed a former deputy to ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to head up a new economics team to boost sagging business confidence in the country.
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Thailand's military coup leaders faced   international calls for a swift return to democracy on   Wednesday, after vowing to choose a new prime minister within   two weeks to replace ousted Thaksin Shinawatra.
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Thailand's new civilian prime minister   will have a free hand in running the country, its military   leader said on Friday, trying to ease fears about the army   casting its shadow over a return to democracy and beyond.
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Thailand's Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra called a state of emergency Tuesday as coup rumors sweep Bangkok.
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Thailand&#39;s King Bhumibol Adulyadej has appealed for police and military to work together to restore peace in the Muslim-majority south of the country.
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Thai lawmakers choose Samak Sundaravej, ally of ousted leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as the new prime minister.
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Ousted Prime Minister Thaksin   Shinawatra and the main opposition called on Thursday for swift   general elections in Thailand as military coup leaders banned   "political activities."
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Thailand's new military rulers were   preparing on Friday to launch an assault on alleged corruption   under ousted billionaire leader Thaksin Shinawatra after a coup   they say was needed to end political strife.
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Thai Coup D&#8217;etat Blog Coverage Today marked the first Thai coup d&#8217;etat in almost 20 years as the Thai military, with the permission of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, took over the government and will set up interim leadership until a new Prime Minister can be elected. While Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was in New York attending [...]
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BANGKOK, Thailand -- The Thai military launched a coup against Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday night, circling his offices with tanks, seizing control of TV stations and declaring a provisional authority pledging loyalty to the king.
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Retired Gen Surayud Chulanont begins work as  Thailand's new, military-appointed prime minister.
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Thailand's new military rulers have drawn up a four-man shortlist for the country's next premier including former World Trade Organisation head Supachai Panitchpakdi, military sources said.
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The interim prime minister hand-picked by Thailand's military commanders is expected to be formally announced and sworn-in Sunday after the country's king gives his approval, television editors said Saturday.
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A graft-busting panel appointed by   Thailand's coup leaders will take over probes into alleged   corruption by ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his   cabinet, which could lead to asset seizures and political bans.