National Council for Peace and Order

The original English name assumed by the junta was "National Peace and Order Maintaining Council" or "NPOMC".{{cite web |url=http://thainews.prd.go.th/centerweb/newsen/NewsDetail?NT01_NewsID=WNPOL5705220010016 |title=สำนักข่่าวแห่งชาติ: National Peace and Order Maintaining Council Announcement 1/2014 |publisher=Thainews.prd.go.th |access-date=2014-05-23 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522194852/http://thainews.prd.go.th/centerweb/newsen/NewsDetail?NT01_NewsID=WNPOL5705220010016 |archive-date=2014-05-22 }} The name was later changed to "National Council for Peace and Order" or "NCPO" on 24 May 2014.{{cite web | title = Junta summons TV operators, TV network operators | url = http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Junta-summons-TV-operators-TV-network-operators-30234519.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140525195740/http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Junta-summons-TV-operators-TV-network-operators-30234519.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = May 25, 2014 | work=The Nation | date = 2014-05-24 | access-date = 2014-05-24 }}

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On 22 May 2014, the NCPO announced its composition{{cite web | script-title=th:คสช. ตั้งบิ๊กตู่หัวหน้าคณะ ให้ รธน. สิ้นสุดชั่วคราว ครม. หมดอายุ วุฒิฯ-องค์กรอิสระยังอยู่ |trans-title=Big Tu leads NOPCM, charter suspended, cabinet dissolved, senate and independent organs remain in existence | work= Manager | date = 2014-05-22 | access-date = 2014-05-22 | language = th | url = http://www.manager.co.th/Politics/ViewNews.aspx?NewsID=9570000057200 }} and stated that its leader would exercise all powers and duties which the laws invest in the prime minister and the cabinet, until a new prime minister was elected or appointed.{{cite web | script-title=th:คสช. สั่งผู้ประกอบการสื่อสังคมออนไลน์ระงับส่งข้อความยั่วยุ |trans-title=NCPO orders all online media service providers to suspend provocative info | language = th | work= Manager | date = 2014-05-22 | access-date = 2014-05-23 | url = http://www.manager.co.th/Politics/ViewNews.aspx?NewsID=9570000057279 }}{{cite news| title = Coup leader to act as PM pending new premier appointment | url = http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Coup-leader-to-act-as-PM-pending-new-premier-appoi-30234378.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140522215625/http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Coup-leader-to-act-as-PM-pending-new-premier-appoi-30234378.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = May 22, 2014 | work= The Nation | date = 2014-05-22 | access-date = 2014-05-23 }}

On 23 May, the NCPO announced that short and long-term national administrative policies would be determined by its leader. It assigned its members to government ministries and agencies.{{cite web | script-title=th:'คสช.' ประกาศ ฉ. 22 จัดส่วนงาน-กำหนดหน้าที่ความรับผิดชอบ |trans-title=NCPO announcement 22: arrangement of administrative agencies and determination of duties and responsibilities | work= Thairath | date = 2014-05-23 | access-date = 2014-05-23 | url = http://www.thairath.co.th/content/424771 | language = th }}

On 24 May 2014, the NCPO dissolved the Senate and vested legislative power in its leader. It also ordered the judicial branch to operate under its directives.{{cite web | script-title=th:รวมประกาศ-คำสั่งคณะรักษาความสงบแห่งชาติ |trans-title=A collection of NCPO announcements and orders | language = th | date = 2014-05-22 | access-date = 2014-05-24 | url = http://www.manager.co.th/Politics/ViewNews.aspx?NewsID=9570000057225 | work= Manager }} Later that day, it transferred Police General Adul Saengsingkaew, who was the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police and also its deputy leader, to an inactive post in the Office of the Prime Minister.{{cite news| title = Senate dissolved, police chief sacked | url = http://www.bangkokpost.com/most-recent/411568/prayuth-takes-total-control | date = 2014-05-24 | access-date = 2014-05-22 | work= Bangkok Post }} Adul was replaced by Police General Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit.{{cite news| script-title=th:คสช. ย้ายอดุลย์-ธาริต-นิพัทธ์ เข้ากรุสำนักนายกฯ - ยุบวุฒิสภา |trans-title=NCPO moved Adul, Tarit, Nipat to inactive posts in OPM, dissolved Senate | url = http://www.manager.co.th/Politics/ViewNews.aspx?NewsID=9570000057926 | language = th | work= Manager | date = 2014-05-24 | access-date = 2014-05-24 }}

On 26 May, King Bhumibol Adulyadej endorsed the coup, formally appointing General Prayut Chan-o-cha to "take charge of public administration" as of 24 May.{{cite journal | script-title=th:ประกาศแต่งตั้งหัวหน้าคณะรักษาความสงบแห่งชาติ |trans-title=Proclamation on Appointment of Leader of the National Council for Peace and Order | date = 2014-05-26 | access-date = 2014-05-27 | publisher = Cabinet Secretariat | location = Bangkok | language = th |issue=131 |at= Special Part 82 D, pg. 1 | journal = Government Gazette | url = http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2557/E/082/1.PDF | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140528010329/http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2557/E/082/1.PDF | url-status = dead | archive-date = May 28, 2014 }}{{cite news| title = Thai coup: Leader Gen Prayuth receives royal endorsement | url = https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-27572726 | work= BBC | date = 2014-05-26 | access-date = 2014-05-27 }}

On 26 May 2014, the NCPO announced the formation of its Board of Consultants:

The stated objective of the coup and NCPO was to restore order to Thailand and to enact political reforms.{{cite news|last1=Harlan|first1=Chico|title=One day after coup, Thai junta moves to tighten its grip over the country|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/thai-coup-leaders-summon-ousted-premiers-leading-politicians-for-talks/2014/05/23/b866c6c0-e250-11e3-810f-764fe508b82d_story.html|access-date=10 October 2014|newspaper=Washington Post|date=May 23, 2014}} Specifically, Thailand's military junta promised to clean up corruption, reduce political tensions, transform the Thai economy, solve the issues in Thailand's educational system and infrastructure, and equitably allocate state funding regionally. Since then, Thailand's military has failed to demonstrate it is a neutral, prudent economic manager that refrains from mixing business and politics. Top army brass appear to be inexplicably wealthy. The generals have been accused of larding Thai companies with junta cronies, of boosting defense budgets, and of making little progress on economic reform.{{cite journal|last1=Kurlantzick |first1=Joshua |title=Review— Khaki Capital: The Political Economy of the Military in Southeast Asia |url=https://kyotoreview.org/book-review/khaki-capital-the-political-economy-of-the-military-in-southeast-asia/ |access-date=1 September 2018 |journal=Kyoto Review of Southeast Asia |date=27 August 2018 |issue=23}}

Since taking over, the NCPO has made full use of martial law to prosecute opponents, ban political activity, and censor the media. More than 1,000 people, including academics, political bloggers, activists and politicians, have been detained or sent for "attitude adjustment" at military installations. There are allegations of torture. Prosecutions under the country's strict lèse majesté laws, which protect the monarchy from insult, have risen sharply.{{cite news|last1=Haworth|first1=Abigail|title=Bangkok's Big Brother is watching you|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/22/bangkok-big-brother-politics-ruling-party-democracy|access-date=22 Mar 2015|work=The Guardian|date=2015-03-22}} In its annual report in January 2015, Human Rights Watch said military rule had sent human rights in Thailand into "a freefall".{{cite web|title=Thailand: Human Rights in Free Fall|url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2015/01/29/thailand-human-rights-free-fall|website=Human Rights Watch|access-date=22 Mar 2015|date=2015-01-29}}

The victims said that they were taken out of their house and detained in the military base. Renowned dissents such as Yingluck Shinawatra, Watana Muangsook, Pravit Rojanaphruk, and Karun Hosakul were abused by the NCPO since the coup. Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan told reporters that "If they speak so 100 times, they will be summoned 100 times." Prawit added that "attitude adjustment" can last between three and seven days.{{cite news |last1=Ho |first1=Victoria |title=What happens during the Thai military government's 'attitude adjustment' sessions |url=https://mashable.com/article/thailand-attitude-adjustment |work=Mashable |date=4 March 2016 |language=en}}

From 2015, Buddhism in Thailand came under significantly higher state control during Prayut's premiership. Following the coup, the NCPO set up a National Reform Council with a religious committee led by former Thai senator Paiboon Nititawan and former monk Mano Laohavanich. The calls for reform were led by one of Prayut's close allies, activist monk Phra Buddha Issara,{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/sex-drugs-and-embezzlement-no-big-deal-for-thailands-buddhist-monks/2015/04/28/9df1934e-dd2a-11e4-b6d7-b9bc8acf16f7_story.html|title=Thai Buddhist monk wants to clean up his country's religious institutions|last=Fifield|first=Anna|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=11 September 2017}} known for leading the violent protests in Bangkok that led to the coup.{{cite news|url=http://eglasie.mepasie.org/asie-du-sud-est/thailande/2016-06-22-derriere-la-controverse-autour-du-temple-bouddhique-dhammakaya-un-bras-de-fer-religieux-et-politique|title=Controverse autour du temple bouddhique Dhammakaya: un bras de fer religieux et politique|last=Dubus|first=Arnaud|date=22 June 2016|work=Églises d'Asie|publisher=Information Agency for Foreign Missions of Paris|language=fr|trans-title=Controversy regarding the Dhammakaya Buddhist temple: A religious and political standoff}}{{cite news|url=http://www.tnamcot.com/content/482809|date=3 June 2016|work=Thai News Agency|access-date=15 November 2016|language=th|script-title=th:ธรรมกายแจงปมภัยศาสนา|trans-title=Dhammakaya responds to issues that threaten {{bracket|Buddhist}} religion|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170318153419/http://www.tnamcot.com/content/482809|archive-date=18 March 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/tense-times-for-thai-junta-buddhist-clergy|title=Tense times for Thai junta, Buddhist clergy|author=Tan Hui Yee|date=25 February 2016|work=The Straits Times|access-date=16 November 2016}}

In 2016, the NCPO proposed requiring temples to open their finances to the public{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-buddhism/thai-junta-seeks-to-force-temples-to-open-their-finances-idUSKBN1970WG|title=Thai junta seeks to force temples to open their finances|date=16 June 2017|work=Reuters|first1=Panarat|last1=Thepgumpanat|first2=Patpicha|last2=Tanakasempipat|access-date=11 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620192746/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-buddhism/thai-junta-seeks-to-force-temples-to-open-their-finances-idUSKBN1970WG|archive-date=20 June 2021|url-status=live}} and requiring monks to carry smart cards to identify their legal and religious backgrounds.{{Cite news|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/archive/government-plans-smart-cards-for-monks/1281831|title=Government plans smart cards for monks|date=6 June 2016|work=Bangkok Post|access-date=11 September 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/archive/monk-reform-no-easy-task/1282455|title=Monk reform no easy task|date=7 June 2016|work=Bangkok Post|access-date=11 September 2017}} The measures were aimed at increasing transparency and efficiency in the management of temples and registration of monks, and were endorsed by the Sangha Supreme Council. The new constitution promulgated in 2017 indicates that the state shall support Buddhism and other religions as well as in disseminating the teachings of Theravada Buddhism.{{cite web|url=https://www.thairath.co.th/news/society/1095312|title=มส.เห็นชอบรูปแบบบัญชีทรัพย์สินวัด|date=11 October 2017|website=www.thairath.co.th}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.newmandala.org/can-thailand-tolerate-one-form-buddhism/|title=Can Thailand tolerate more than one form of Buddhism?|date=1 December 2016|work=New Mandala|first=Khemthong|last=Tonsakulrungruang|access-date=11 September 2017}}{{Cite news|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/briefly/2016/08/04/5-things-to-know-about-thailands-proposed-constitution/|title=5 Things to Know About Thailand's Proposed Constitution|last=Chaichalearmmongkol|first=Nopparat|date=4 August 2016|work=The Wall Street Journal|access-date=11 September 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20211017123455/https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-263B-8043|archive-date=17 October 2021|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}} Prayut later stalled a decision by the Sangha Supreme Council by refusing to submit the nomination for Supreme Patriarch of Somdet Chuang, a Maha Nikaya monk who was next in line for the position.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nationthailand.com/news/national/aec/30290322|title=Prayut refuses to submit nomination of Somdet Chuang as Supreme Patriarch|work=The Nation|access-date=12 September 2017}} The appointment was stalled until a law passed that allowed the Thai government to bypass the Sangha Supreme Council and appoint the Supreme Patriarch directly.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nationthailand.com/news/breakingnews/30303081|title=NLA passes Sangha Act amendment bill|date=29 December 2016|work=The Nation|access-date=31 December 2016}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1194416/somdet-phra-maha-muniwong-new-supreme-patriarch|title=Somdet Phra Maha Muniwong new Supreme Patriarch|work=Bangkok Post|access-date=9 February 2017}} This led to the appointment of a monk from the Dhammayuttika Nikaya instead by King Rama X, who chose the name out of one of five given to him by Prayut.

In 2017, Prayut used article 44 to replace the head of the National Office of Buddhism with a Department of Special Investigation (DSI) official.{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/thailand-buddhism-idINKBN1640EX|title=Thai junta replaces director of Buddhism department with policeman|work=Reuters|last=Satrusayang|first=Cod|date=25 February 2017|access-date=24 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017111340/https://www.reuters.com/article/thailand-buddhism-idINKBN1640EX|archive-date=17 October 2021|url-status=live}} However, in August 2017, Prayut removed him from the post after religious groups called on the government to fire him because of his reform plans, which were viewed as damaging the image of monks. Phra Buddha Issara said the junta gave in to pressure too easily given government promises to fight corruption.{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/thailand-buddhism-idINKCN1B91EP|title=Thailand's Buddhism chief removed after pressure from religious groups|last1=Tanakasempipat|first1=Patpicha|date=29 August 2017|access-date=29 August 2017|work=Reuters|last2=Niyomyat|first2=Aukkarapon|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112033234/https://www.reuters.com/article/thailand-buddhism-idINKCN1B91EP|archive-date=12 November 2020}}

In May 2018, the NCPO launched simultaneous raids of four different temples to arrest several monks shortly after a crackdown on protesters on the anniversary of the coup.{{Cite news|url=http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/calamity/2018/05/25/buddha-issara-followers-fume-at-defrocked-monks-arrest/|title=Buddha Issara Followers Fume at Defrocked Monk's Arrest|date=25 May 2018|work=Khaosod English|access-date=26 May 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/world/asia/thailand-raids-temples-arrest-monks-in-fight-to-clean-up-buddhism-20180525-p4zhhv.html|title=Thailand raids temples, arrest monks in fight to clean up Buddhism|last=Wongcha-um|first=Panu|date=25 May 2018|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=26 May 2018}} To the surprise of many officials, one of the monks arrested was Phra Buddha Issara, known for his ties to Prayut.{{Cite news|url=http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2018/05/24/buddha-issara-accused-of-forging-royal-emblem/|title=Buddha Issara Accused of Royal Forgery|date=24 May 2018|work=Khaosod English|access-date=25 May 2018}} The right-wing monk was arrested for charges brought against him in 2014, including alleged robbery and detaining officials, however, his most serious charge was a charge of unauthorized use of the royal seal filed in 2017.{{Cite news|url=http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2018/05/24/buddha-issara-arrested-in-dawn-raid/|title=Buddha Issara Arrested in Dawn Raid|date=24 May 2018|work=Khaosod English|access-date=25 May 2018}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-buddhism/thailand-arrests-senior-monks-in-temple-raids-to-clean-up-buddhism-idUSKCN1IP0X3|title=Thailand arrests senior monks in temple raids to clean up Buddhism|work=Reuters|last1=Wongcha-um|first1=Panu|last2=Thepgumpanat|first2=Panarat|last3=Niyomyat|first3=Aukkarpon|access-date=25 May 2018|date=24 May 2018}} Police did not state why he was just then being arrested for charges filed as far back as four years ago; one activist{{who|date=October 2021}} stated he believed it was because of an order from an undisclosed influential figure. Former Senator Paiboon, who led the NCPO's tightening control of Buddhism, also expressed surprise at the arrest. All of the monks arrested in the May raids were defrocked shortly after being taken into custody, and detained before trial.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/crime/1472209/senior-monks-defrocked-after-raids|title=Senior monks defrocked after raids|work=Bangkok Post|access-date=26 May 2018}}{{refn|Thai law states that monks cannot be jailed, therefore any monk taken into custody must be defrocked if denied release on bail, even before guilt is determined.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1472081/#cxrecs_s|title=Phra Buddha Isara disrobed, detained|date=24 May 2018|work=Bangkok Post|access-date=26 May 2018}}|group=note}}

The NCPO repealed the 2007 Constitution, save the second chapter which deals with the King. In addition, it formally ordered the dissolution of the caretaker government, while the Senate was dissolved. Other state agencies, including the courts and the independent organs, remain operative.{{cite web | script-title=th:คสช. ประกาศสิ้นสุด รธน. คงอำนาจ สว. |trans-title=NCPO suspends charter, maintains senate | language = th | date = 2014-05-22 | access-date = 2014-05-22 | work= Post Today | url = http://www.posttoday.com/%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B7%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87/296427/%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%8A-%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A8%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%99-%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%A7}}

The NCPO imposed a curfew throughout the country, ordering people to stay indoors from 22:00 to 05:00.{{cite web | script-title=th:คสช. ประกาศกฎอัยการศึกทั่วราชอาณาจักร-เคอร์ฟิวห้ามออกนอกบ้าน 4 ทุ่มถึงตี 5 |trans-title=NCPO imposed martial law and curfew nationwide, people must be indoors from 22:00 to 05:00 hrs | url = http://www.manager.co.th/Politics/ViewNews.aspx?NewsID=9570000057172 | date = 2014-05-22 | access-date = 2014-05-22 | language = th | work= Manager }} It laid down a ban on political gatherings and directed all protesters to disperse. It also ordered all educational institutes, both public and private, to close from 23 to 25 May 2014.{{cite news| title = Schools out Friday to Sunday | work= Bangkok Post | date = 2014-05-22 | access-date = 2014-05-22 | url = http://www.bangkokpost.com/most-recent/411239/schools-out-friday-to-sunday }}

On 2 August 2014, a law was issued to determine monthly salaries and other monetary benefits for NCPO staff. General Prayut was granted 125,590 baht per month. Each of the other NCPO members was granted salaries of 119,920 baht (US$3,362) per month. These salaries are in addition to the benefits they are already entitled to receive by virtue of their posts in the armed forces.{{cite web |script-title=th:เปิดบัญชีอัตราเงินตอบแทน "หัวหน้า คสช. - สนช. - สปช." |trans-title=Let's see a list of remunerations of NCPO leader, NLA and NRC |url = http://www.isranews.org/isranews-scoop/item/31775-monny_31775.html |date = 2 August 2014 |access-date = 2 August 2014 |language = th |work= Isra News }}

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Immediately after the coup was announced, People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) protesters expressed their support for the takeover. Phra Buddha Issara, a Buddhist monk and PDRC co-leader, went on stage and proclaimed the victory of the anti-Yingluck Shinawatra government protesters before requesting that protesters return to their homes.{{cite news|title = All protesters dispersed by soldiers; PDRC jubilant|url=http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/All-protesters-dispersed-by-soldiers;-PDRC-jubilan-30234362.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140523022847/http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/All-protesters-dispersed-by-soldiers;-PDRC-jubilan-30234362.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 23, 2014|date = 2014-05-22 | access-date = 2014-05-23 |work= The Nation }} Some pro-Shinawatra government protesters dispersed at the behest of the military, while others refused to leave.{{cite web | script-title=th:กปปส. เฮเสียงนกหวีดลั่น-แกนนำอุบเงียบรอ "สุเทพ"-ทหารคุมตัว "เหวง" ให้ม็อบ นปช. กลับบ้าน |trans-title=PDRC applauds the coup - their leaders remain quiet, waiting for Suthep's orders - Weng detained by military - Red Shirts return home | url = http://www.manager.co.th/Politics/ViewNews.aspx?NewsID=9570000057169 | date = 2014-05-22 | access-date = 2014-05-22 | language = th | work= Manager }} The NCPO provided 70 military vehicles to send protesters from both sides home.{{cite web | script-title=th:คสช. จัดรถส่งผู้ชุมนุมทุกกลุ่มกลับภูมิลำเนา |trans-title=NCPO provides cars to send all protesters home | language = th | date = 2014-05-22 | access-date = 2014-05-23 | work= Manager | url = http://www.manager.co.th/Home/ViewNews.aspx?NewsID=9570000057235 }}

• {{Flag|Canada}} – Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird condemned the coup and said, "This decision violates Thailand's democratic principles and stands in stark contrast to the Army's earlier assurances that its role would be limited to securing public order. We hope and expect the Thai military will return Thailand to civilian rule as soon as possible, respect democratic processes and the rule of law, ensure freedom of expression and assembly, and guarantee due process for those who have been detained."{{cite news | title = Thailand's army coup draws fire from world community | url = http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/thailand-s-army-coup-draws-fire-from-world-community-1.2650454 | work= CBC News | date = 2014-05-22 | access-date = 2014-05-22 }}
• {{Flag|EU}} – The European External Action Service (EEAS) called for the military to accept and respect the constitutional authority of civilian power and stressed "the importance of holding credible and inclusive elections as soon as feasible".{{cite web | title = EEAS on Thai coup | url = http://eeas.europa.eu/statements/docs/2014/140522_03_en.pdf |website= EEAS|date = 2014-05-22 | access-date = 2014-05-22 }}{{nonspecific|date=May 2018}}
• {{Flag|France}} – President François Hollande condemned the coup and called for "an immediate return to the constitutional order and for a vote to be organised".{{cite news|title= Hollande condemns Thai coup, calls for elections | url = http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Hollande-condemns-Thai-coup-calls-for-elections-30234374.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140522212900/http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Hollande-condemns-Thai-coup-calls-for-elections-30234374.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = May 22, 2014 | work= The Nation | date = 2014-05-22 | access-date = 2014-05-22 }}
• {{Flag|UN}} – Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations issued a statement expressing concern over the coup, and called for "a prompt return to constitutional, civilian, democratic rule" and movement towards cooperation between the parties.{{cite web|title=Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Thailand|url=https://www.un.org/sg/statements/index.asp?nid=7700|publisher=Office of the United Nations Secretary-General|access-date=22 May 2014|location=New York|date=22 May 2014}}
• {{Flag|US}} – Secretary of State John Kerry condemned the coup and said that "this act will have negative implications for the US–Thai relationship, especially for our relationship with the Thai military".{{cite web | title = US Department of State on Thai coup | url = https://2009-2017.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2014/05/226446.htm#.U340WQIu4_0.twitter | publisher = US Department of State | date = 2014-05-22 | access-date = 2014-05-22}}
• {{Flag|UK}} – Britain expressed concern over the coup, however it did not go as far as to condemn it. The British Foreign Office urged British travelers to follow travel advice, and stated that, "We are concerned at the announcement of a military coup in Thailand and are following developments closely. We urge all sides to put aside their differences, and adhere to the values of democracy and the rule of law. This is clearly in the interests of the people of Thailand." They also added, "ongoing political instability and the continued violence undermine Thailand's democratic framework."{{cite web |url=http://www.expatica.co.uk/news/british-news/britain-concerned--by-thailand-coup_293298.html |title=Britain 'concerned' by Thailand coup |website=Expatica.co.uk |date=2014-05-22 |access-date=2014-05-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140523064332/http://www.expatica.co.uk/news/british-news/britain-concerned--by-thailand-coup_293298.html |archive-date=2014-05-23 |url-status=dead }}

• The government seized thousands of "divisive" blue medical boxes and towels intended for distribution to the elderly on 12 April 2016. The boxes were donated by the Democrat Party. The blue boxes carried the photo of Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the party. The military had only the week before seized almost 9,000 red Songkran water bowls from the Democrats' rival, the Pheu Thai Party. "The NCPO adheres to principles, righteousness and fairness under the same law. People may wonder why things cannot be handed out during this time of happiness, please understand the officials," said Colonel Piyapong Klinpan, NCPO spokesman. The Democrats had assembled more than 1,200 sets of medicine boxes and towels for the elderly in Phran Kratai District of Kamphaeng Phet Province, a party stronghold. The giveaways were aimed at marking Elderly Day on 13 April.{{cite news|last1=Nanuam|first1=Wassana|last2=Jikkham|first2=Patsara|title=NCPO seizes Democrats' Elderly Day giveaways|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/931069/ncpo-seizes-democrats-elderly-day-giveaways|access-date=12 April 2016|work=Bangkok Post|date=2016-04-12}}{{cite news|last1=Khan|first1=Mish|title=Red buckets and red alerts|url=http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2016/04/01/red-buckets-and-red-alerts/|access-date=12 April 2016|work=New Mandala|date=2016-04-01}}
• In December 2015, during the same week he disparaged the poor looking for handouts, the government announced a slate of "New Year's gifts" to the populace. These included tax breaks on purchases made between 25 and 31 December, toll-free expressways, and discounted appliances and other governmental largesse.{{cite news|title=New Year's shopping tax break to cost govt up to B5bn|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/news/806364/new-year-shopping-tax-break-to-cost-govt-up-to-b5bn|access-date=27 December 2015|work=Bangkok Post|date=25 December 2015}}
• The Article 44 was used to suspend Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the governor of Bangkok, after irregularities made by the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG).{{cite news|title=Prayut defends removal of Bangkok governor

|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1071569/prayut-defends-removal-of-bangkok-governor|access-date=26 August 2016|work=Bangkok Post|date=26 August 2016}}

• In September 2018, the government arrested several alleged sympathizers of a vestigial political movement advocating the abolishment of the constitutional monarchy. Police seized as evidence T-shirts bearing the group's logo of a red and white flag. Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan declared, "They sell shirts and flags. We've arrested three or four of them now. Whoever we can get to, we will arrest them all," he said, adding "They are traitors."{{cite news |title=Thai authorities see T-shirts as proof of sedition |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/09/12/asia-pacific/politics-diplomacy-asia-pacific/thai-junta-sees-red-white-flag-t-shirts-proof-sedition/#.W5jw2vZ9jIU |access-date=12 September 2018 |work=Japan Times |agency=AP |date=12 September 2018}}{{cite news |last1=Phaicharoen |first1=Nontharat |last2=Rakkanam |first2=Pimuk |title=Thai PM Defends Arrests of Suspect Linked to Pro-Republican Group |url=https://www.benarnews.org/english/news/thai/Republican-group-09112018161040.html |access-date=12 September 2018 |work=Benar News |date=2018-09-11}}
• On 10 September 2018, police shut down a forum on the topic, "Will Myanmar's Generals Ever Face Justice for International Crimes?" organized by the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand (FCCT) in Bangkok. The reasons given by police for the shut down: it could damage national security, affect foreign relations, and a give a third party the opportunity to create unrest. It is thought that this is the sixth time police have forced the cancellation of an FCCT program since Thailand's military seized power in 2014.{{cite news |title=Thai Police Shut Down Journalists' Discussion About Rohingya |url=https://www.voanews.com/a/thailand-police-intervene-in-rohingya-talk/4566369.html |access-date=12 September 2018 |work=Voice of America (VOA) |agency=AP |date=10 September 2018}}

On 6 April 2017, a new constitution drafted by the NCPO was promulgated replacing the 2014 interim constitution. The transitory provisions of the 2017 constitution state that the NCPO will come to an end when a cabinet established after the first general election under this constitution takes office, but until then the NCPO retained its sweeping powers under the 2014 constitution. These provisions also constitutionalised all the actions as well as the announcements and orders of the NCPO.{{cite web|author=Council of State of Thailand|date=2017-04-11|access-date=2017-04-18|language=th|script-title=th:รัฐธรรมนูญแห่งราชอาณาจักรไทย พุทธศักราช ๒๕๖๐|trans-title=Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, 2560 Buddhist Era|title=Ratthathammanūn hæng rātcha'ānāčhak thai phutthasakkarāt sǭng phan hā rǭi hoksip|website=Council of State of Thailand Law Library|location=Bangkok|publisher=Council of State of Thailand|quote=(1) มาตรา ๒๖๕ ให้คณะรักษาความสงบแห่งชาติที่ดำรงตำแหน่งอยู่ในวันก่อนวันประกาศใช้รัฐธรรมนูญนี้ ยังคงอยู่ในตำแหน่งเพื่อปฏิบัติหน้าที่ต่อไป จนกว่าคณะรัฐมนตรีที่ตั้งขึ้นใหม่ภายหลังการเลือกตั้งทั่วไปครั้งแรกตามรัฐธรรมนูญนี้จะเข้ารับหน้าที่. ในระหว่างการปฏิบัติหน้าที่ตามวรรคหนึ่ง ให้หัวหน้าคณะรักษาความสงบแห่งชาติและคณะรักษาความสงบแห่งชาติยังคงมีหน้าที่และอำนาจตามที่บัญญัติไว้ในรัฐธรรมนูญแห่งราชอาณาจักรไทย (ฉบับชั่วคราว) พุทธศักราช ๒๕๕๗... (2) มาตรา ๒๗๙ บรรดาประกาศ คำสั่ง และการกระทำของคณะรักษาความสงบแห่งชาติ...ชอบด้วยรัฐธรรมนูญนี้และกฎหมาย และมีผลใช้บังคับโดยชอบด้วยรัฐธรรมนูญนี้ต่อไป...|url=http://app-thca.krisdika.go.th/Naturesig/CheckSig?whichLaw=law1&folderName=%c306&lawPath=%c306-10-2560-a0002}}

Parliamentary elections under the new 2017 Constitution were held on 24 March 2019. The NCPO was dissolved on 16 July 2019 with the swearing-in of the new cabinet.{{Cite web|url=https://news.thaipbs.or.th/content/281696|title=ครม.ประยุทธ์ เข้าเฝ้าถวายสัตย์ฯ 16 ก.ค.|date=14 July 2019|website=Thai PBS News|language=th|trans-title=Prayut Cabinet to be sworn in before King on 16 July|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715143252/https://news.thaipbs.or.th/content/281696|archive-date=15 July 2019|url-status=live|access-date=15 July 2019}}

• 2013–14 Thai political crisis
• 2014 Thai coup d'état
• Constitution of Thailand
• 2014 interim constitution of Thailand
• Prayut Chan-o-cha
• 2019 Thai general election

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