Thai army seizes power
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The Thai armed forces seized power on   Tuesday without firing a shot, dismissed Prime Minister Thaksin   Shinawatra's government, revoked the constitution and promised   a swift return to democracy after political reforms.
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BANGKOK , Thailand -- The generals billed it as a pro-democracy military coup, and although they had ousted one of the most popular prime ministers in Thailand's history, most commentators here yesterday tended to agree.
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Allies of deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra claimed victory in Sunday's elections, setting the stage for the billionaire's political comeback more than a year after his ouster in a coup.
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Leading international figures react to the announcement by the Thai military that they have overthrown Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
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BANGKOK, Jan. 31 -- The leader of Thailand's ruling military junta vowed Wednesday to hold democratic elections before the end of the year, saying the army would immediately hand over control to a civilian government following the inauguration of a new prime minister.
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In a nationally televised address Wednesday, the head of Thailand's army and newly declared leader said the military's coup d'etat was complete and promised power would be returned to the people as soon as possible.
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Tanks take up position around Thai government headquarters in Bangkok, reports say.
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BANGKOK, Thailand - Myanmar's secretive military regime has forced out its prime minister, the long-powerful Gen. Khin Nyunt, and placed him under house arrest on corruption charges, the leader of neighboring Thailand said Tuesday...
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A state of emergency is decleared in Bangkok, as tanks surround the prime minister's office and the king is declared head of state
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Thailand's military leaders have tightened the screws on the ousted government of Thaksin Shinawatra after ordering a series of corruption probes and warning it would seize ill-gotten gains.
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Sri Lankan troops take control of a key area in the north-east held by Tamil Tiger rebels, the military says.
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The Thai military frees up some political parties, while banning the most popular one.
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Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has won a landslide general election victory,  exit polls say.
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Elected lawmakers meet in Thailand for the first time since the military seized power in September 2006.
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Fiji's military says it has taken over the government and dismissed elected Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase.
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The Thai army declared martial law   nationwide in the early hours of Wednesday after a coup to   dismiss Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, a coup spokesman   said in a televised address.
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First election since the military coup 15 months ago fuels fears of further political uncertainty in Thailand