Thailand news: Thailand's military has seized power in a bloodless coup, dissolving the government, suspending the constitution and dispersing groups of protesters from both sides of the country's political divide who had gathered in Bangkok and raised fears of a violent showdown. br br Army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha announced the military takeover in a statement broadcast on national television. It was followed by additional announcements including a nationwide curfew from 10 pm to 5 am and an order for top government officials - including the ousted prime minister - to report immediately to the country's new governing military commission.