Thai coup group takes over powers of legislature

Thai coup group takes over powers of legislature
Thursday September 21, 2006

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - Thailand's new military rulers on Thursday announced that they are assuming the duties and responsibilities of Parliament, which was dissolved when the government was ousted earlier this week.

Earlier Thursday, the coup makers announced a ban on meetings by political parties and barred the establishment of new parties, saying in an announcement made on all Thai television stations that the action was taken to maintain peace and order.

The actions are the latest moves by the junta to maintain control, even though no open opposition have surfaced to its Tuesday night takeover. Other moves include limitations on public meetings and restrictions on the media. - AP

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