US, other nations express concerns over Thai coup

By Washington Examiner

Published May 23, 2014 8:12am ET

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US, other nations express concerns over Thai coup — Thai soldiers take position during a cleanup operation at a pro-government demonstration site on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand Friday, May 23, 2014. Thailand's ruling military on Friday summoned the entire ousted government and members of the politically influential family at the heart of the country's long-running conflict, a day after it seized control of this volatile Southeast Asian nation in a non-violent coup. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn) | Wason Wanichakorn

BANGKOK (AP) — The Thai military’s takeover of the government Thursday drew criticism from many world leaders, with the U.S. saying there was “no justification” for the coup and France also condemning it. Here is a summary of reactions from several countries:

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