A passer-by poses in front of soldiers in central Bangkok, Thailand, where clashes persist. Thai coup leader General Prayuth Chan-ocha said yesterday he has been formally endorsed by the King as head of a military council that will run the country, and warned he would use force if political protests flare up again.

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