Troops Take Charge On Bangkok Streets

Armed troops and military vehicles have been deployed in central Bangkok after the army declared martial law across Thailand.

Soldiers have been seen in the city's retail and hotel district, and the army commandeered television stations to broadcast their message to the nation.

They also surrounded the national police headquarters in Bangkok and banned protest marches.

Military chiefs have denied staging a coup and claims it is trying to restore order after six months of protests and political unrest that have left Thailand without a fully functioning government.

Soldiers are taking charge of public security to protect against any more violent protests, said army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha.

"To bring back peace into all groups and all sides as soon as possible, I've used legal sections two and four to announce martial law over all of Thailand," said the General.

Thailand has been in a state of upheaval since 2006, but the latest unrest began in November when anti-government protesters tried to oust former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Shinawatra, the sister of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, was removed from power earlier this month for abuse of power - along with nine ministers.

However, the move has done little to dampen disquiet against the interim government.

The army's surprise announcement comes a day after acting prime minister Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan refused to step down.

Hundreds have been injured and 28 people have died in the last six months of street protests.

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