Thailand's king takes personal control of two army units through royal decree

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has ordered the transfer of two army units to the direct command of the palace, a royal decree taking effect on Tuesday showed, the latest move by the constitutional monarch to consolidate his personal authority. The king's order, signed by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, cited article 172 of the constitution, which allows for the issuing of a royal decree in an emergency that threatens national security and the monarchy.
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