Thai coup adds to challenges for economy

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s economy was already struggling before the country’s military seized power in a bloodless coup Thursday, saying it needed to restore order after six months of protests aimed at ousting the elected government. The military takeover, the second since 2006, could ensure stability in the short term. But analysts fear the army’s intervention will result in Thailand’s political divide becoming even sharper, holding back the economy and living standards in the longer run.

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