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Thailand military coup: Images from the streets as the army takes control
After a meeting of rival factions at the Army Club in Bangkok, the military seized control.
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Soldiers take up position at the democracy monument.Credit:Reuters
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Soldiers jump off a truck as they take up position at the democracy monument in Bangkok.Credit:Reuters
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A soldier takes up position at the Democracy monument in Bangkok.Credit:Reuters
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Anti-government protesters board a bus at the Royal plaza to take them back home after the coup.Credit:Reuters
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Anti-government protesters celebrate as they board buses.Credit:Reuters
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A Thai soldier mans a checkpoint as motorcyclists ride past.Credit:AP
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Quiet on the streets of Chiang Mai. Photo: Kylie McLaughlinCredit:
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Thai army soldiers secure the grounds of the venue for peace talks between pro- and anti-government groups in Bangkok.Credit:Getty Images
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Thai soldiers set up roadblocks.Credit:AFP
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Thai soldiers at the meeting with all rival factions in central Bangkok.Credit:Reuters
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Anti-government protesters waves national flags.Credit:Reuters
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Thailand's army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha (right) leaves the Army Club.Credit:Reuters
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Thai soldiers move in to a pro-government demonstration site.Credit:AP
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A pro-government demonstrator shouts after the coup.Credit:AP
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Soldiers unload equipment as they take their positions after the coup.Credit:Reuters
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Soldiers block access to the Army Club.Credit:Reuters
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Soldiers block access to the Army Club.Credit:Reuters
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Screen grab from broadcast on Thai television shows Thailand's army chief Prayut Chan-O-Cha (centre) announcing in a televised address to the nation that the armed forces are seizing power.Credit:AFP
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Thai soldiers stand guard during the coup at the Army Club.Credit:Reuters
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Thai soldiers stand guard as they provide security at the Army Club.Credit:Reuters