On Thursday , Thailand 's military announced it had taken control of the government in a coup . The junta has been accused by human rights groups and Western governments of using excessive force against protesters who have demanded that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra step down over allegations she abused her power to amass Air passengers with arrival and departure flights scheduled during the curfew are permitted to travel .
On Thursday , Thailand 's military announced it had taken control of the government in a coup . Military imposed an overnight curfew between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. in Bangkok . Air passengers with arrival and departure flights scheduled during the curfew are permitted to travel .