NEW : The leader of rallies against the former government is released on bail . Gen. Prayuth Chan - ocha urges people to stop protesting or face arrest . He says he has the King 's approval to overthrow the ruling military council . The military took power last week after months of political turmoil .
NEW : The leader of rallies against the former government is released on bail . Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha urges people to stop protesting or risk crackdown . He says he has the King 's approval to head the ruling military council . The military took power last week after months of political turmoil .