Thailand coup: Army orders all radio and TV to suspend programmes

BANGKOK: Thailand's military on Thursday ordered all television and radio stations to suspend their usual programmes, and only show the army's broadcasts in the wake of a coup. 

The move was to ensure the release of "accurate news to the people," an army spokesman said in a televised announcement.

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