Khaosod English: Thailand’s military junta issued an order on Wednesday evening granting Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha and his Cabinet members the power to request military assistance with law enforcement.
According to the order, which was published in a Royal Gazette broadcast on national television, the measure is intended to “increase the efficiency in enforcement of laws that protect the interest of the public and the people.”
The order states that Cabinet ministers, all of whom were chosen by junta chairman and Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth, can ask the Minister of Defense, who is also a junta member, to assign military officers to assist with law enforcement duties.
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