Thai army general Prayut Chanocha has received a royal decree making him head of a ruling military council. The move follows a coup last week after months of political turmoil. Dhra dhirakaosal is in bangkok following the developments. The monarchy is a highly respected institution in the thailand and the kings endorsement is very significant. It will help the military leadership move forward with the confirmation of an interim constitution and establishment of a military administration. Following the world decree by sing Bhumibol Adulyadej the military announced general Prayut Chanocha as chairman of the ruling body called the National Council for peace and order. Prayut then made a televised speech to the nation. Translator the First Priority is to maintain peace in the country. We will keep firm control, and deal with those who violate the law, or use weapons, as well as any protest or anything else that might destabilize the situation. Thailands military seized power in a coup last
As Egypt gears up to host the United Nations climate conference next week, more than 50 Democratic lawmakers have written to President Joe Biden asking that he push the Egyptian government to release political prisoners and allow the full participation of civil society in the annual summit.The COP27 climate talks will put an international spotlight