Thailand’s military junta says it has backing of king

The military junta that dominates Thailand from Thursday received formal recognition from the Thai sovereign, Bhumibol Adulyadej, 86 on Monday. It is a symbolic but indispensable for settlement in the power of the military government, which has already taken several steps to cement their control but faced protests despite warnings of a harsh response against those who attempt to alter the order step.

The self-appointed prime minister and president of the National Commission for Peace and Order – name – board officer, General Prayuth Chan- Ocha, appeared Monday before the media to explain what the next steps to take, and has he said that although the ultimate intention is to hold elections “as soon as possible,” he also added that first need to implement a wide range of social and economic reforms. As in the past, refused to set any deadline.

Prayuth, whose board has declared a curfew between ten pm and five o’clock (local time), has been banned for political reasons congregations of more than five people and has taken steps to restrict freedom of expression in media also indicated that establish an Advisory Council, although no details about its composition or its precise powers.

The military command itself was much more explicit when warning against further demonstrations that they can continue to sporadic but increasingly nourished, concentrations that have taken place in Bangkok and other parts of the country over the weekend against blow.

“We’re going back to where we were before the coup? If you want to, have to use force and strictly enforce the law,”said Prayuth, dressed in the white uniform. The military was referring to anti-government demonstrations in the past six months have paralyzed the country to demand the departure of fortified government until earlier this month by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, and concentrations of ” Red Shirt” supporters of Yingluck and her brother Thaksin, telecommunications magnate who lives in exile to avoid jail for corruption since 2008 and has directly or indirectly dominated the politics of their country since 2001.

Those who violate the new regulations may be tried in military courts under the regulations it has imposed the board. Those who have participated in rallies, said the new Thai leader urged ” to stop their actions, because they hurt them and their families, since the laws are stricter now,” he added.

Prayuth appeared before the media to read a proclamation of the Thai Royal Family supports the establishment of the Board. The endorsement of King Bhumibol is essential to consolidate its military regime. Although the sovereign, 86, suffers from poor health and has hardly been seen in public in recent years, is still greatly respected in his country.

In fact, the political crisis in Thailand – and that goes back to 2006 military coup that overthrew the government of Thaksin Shinawatra, has as its backdrop the succession of Bhumibol. His son, Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, dragging various scandals in his personal life, does not reach the level of popularity of his father. Thaksin has taken steps in the past to approach him, something that has aroused the suspicion of the opposition, fearful of a weak and ruled by a king tycoon close to future.

Thai politics is deeply divided between supporters of Thaksin – mostly from the lower classes and worship the tycoon after he introduced measures such as free medical care or major rice subsidies – and more conservative forces, receiving their support in the south, middle and upper class and the “establishment ” near the court but yet they have lost every election since 2001.

Given the popularity of Thaksin and the history of the Army in the fall and subsequent repression of the demonstrations of the movement of the ” red shirts ” in support of the magnate, the Board tries to walk on eggshells and displayed beautifully neutral. And announce measures that can win over the supporters of the deposed government, convinced that the underlying goal is to hit stop once and for all the domain of Thaksin and his clan.

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