PM seeks King’s approval to lift martial law

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday said he has forwarded a draft announcement lifting martial law to His Majesty the King for endorsement.

“I have asked for the King’s permission to lift martial law. The power is now with His Majesty,” Gen Prayut told reporters, adding that he would replace martial law with an order issued under Section 44 of the interim constitution.

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