Thailand: the Army Deployed in Bangkok

The army has  moved to Rule in Thailand Tuesday, May 20 as the application of martial law in the kingdom, marked by months of crisis  and  anti-government protests.

AP / Wason Wanichakorn

The imposition of martial law aims "to restore peace and public order ", According to General Prayuth Chan-Ocha, chief arm ed, who spoke on television in the morning.

In his statement, General relied on "Martial Law Act" enacted in 1914, which gives the military the power to intervene in cases of "insurgency" to "preserve public order" .

The agency Bloomberg reported in detail about Prayuth Chan-Ocha, who asked the police force , the navy, the Ministry of Interior and all the security forces of the country to collaborate with the military.

Soldiers occupy the premises of "National Broadcasting Services" in Bangkok on 0 May | REUTERS / Athit Perawongmetha

"A center dedicated to policing and controlled by the army chief will be implemented to prevent and resolve problems that affect peace and law and order in our country. Under the 'Martial Law Act', this center will bring up any legislation to control the situation effectively. " 

Local TV stations invested

Following this announcement, the military took control of the main television channels in the country, according to Reuters and CNN . Soldiers and vehicles were seen inside their offices in Bangkok, while some bands calling Thais quietly appeared on the air several programs.

A general condition of anonymity, said:

"We need the cooperation of [television], so they ask people not to panic and they tell them that this is not a coup . We do this because the situation is not stable, they are killing each other every day. "

Prevented the demonstrators to act

The corresponding Australian chain ABC also reports that the army has taken control of "key points" in the Thai capital. According to several journalists on the spot, and speak out on social networks , the situation in the city remained calm while the military were deployed in the streets of downtown.