The Thai Army stopped emissions ten channels … – ABC.es

Martial law allows the Army to control the media in a country that has already given 19 coups

Several hours after imposing martial law in Thailand, the Army has stopped issuing ten channels of television “ to preserve peace and order .”

“The Army asks TV channels satellite end their emissions to avoid manipulation of the news, which creates misunderstandings ‘, he said. And the order affects both pro-government and anti-government media.

Army deputy spokesman, Winthai Suvari , an institution that has been 19 coups throughout the country’s history, the last in 2006, stressed that the decision is not linked to a military coup. In a statement read over state television, stated that martial law ‘ has been imposed to restore peace and order to the people on all sides “and assured that” the public no need to panic, but to live their lives normally. ”

The Thai army chief, Prayuth Chan-Ocha , had declared martial law hours before to ensure “peace and order ‘in the street protests in which 28 people have died since late last year

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Shortly after the announcement, the Army has asked the pro-government and anti-government demonstrators remain in their places of protest and marches held not .

“Groups should stop moving from one place to another,” stressed Winthai Suvari . For his part, Minister of Justice, Chaikasem Nitisiri , said that the Government continues to lead the country. “ Is good that the Army cares about safety the country. However, the Government still has full powers, “stated

Martial law gives the military the power to act in case of war or revolt.; use weapons to deal with an uprising; inspect, seize and occupy any vehicle or installation; censor information ; control block and postal services; and activate the military tribunals to try any alleged crime that falls under martial law.

also allows civilians to mobilize to help the Army; gain resources or logistical equipment such as vehicles to support its operations; prohibit public meetings, publications, communications, travel, transportation and population movement; impose curfews; destroy any facility to benefit a military operation; detain suspects for seven days ; and not pay compensation for damage caused by its operations.