Thai army focuses on econmy, stifles dissent


A Thai anti-coup protester holds a placard in front of soldiers as they guard a street during a rally against the military junta at Victory Monument in Bangkok, Thailand, May 26, 2014 - EPA Photo.

BANGKOK: Thailand's military rulers will settle down to work at their Bangkok headquarters on Tuesday, firmly in charge after royal endorsement but facing small protests that the security forces have so far handled with restraint.

Coup leader General Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Monday he had been formally endorsed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej as head of a military council in charge of the country.

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