Thai PM Puts Army Chief In Charge Of Security -- BBC
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has announced he is putting the country's army chief in charge of security operations.
In a televised address, he said Gen Anupong Paojinda would be in charge of restoring order, replacing Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban.
The announcement came as tens of thousands of anti-government protesters remained camped out in central Bangkok.
Earlier in the day efforts by police to arrest their leaders failed.
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