As it happened: Thailand coup

Key Points

  • Thailand's army chief has announced that the military is taking control of the government
  • Cabinet ministers have been told to report to a military base north of Bangkok
  • All TV and radio broadcasting has been suspended; showing only army bulletins
  • Political gatherings of more than five people have been banned
  • A nationwide curfew is in operation from 22:00 to 05:00 local time
  • All times BST