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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Newly elected Deputy President of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) PEERASAK PORCHIT thanks members of the NLA after he was unanimously elected Friday. The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Friday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Newly elected President of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) PORNPETCH WICHITCHOLCHAI stands to thank members of the NLA after he was unanimously elected Friday. The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Friday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Newly elected Deputy President of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) PEERASAK PORCHIT thanks members of the NLA after he was unanimously elected Friday. The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Friday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       Newly elected Deputy President of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) SURACHAI LIENGBOONLERTCHAI stands to thank members of the NLA after he was unanimously elected Friday. The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Friday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Newly elected President of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) PORNPETCH WICHITCHOLCHAI stands to thank members of the NLA after he was unanimously elected Friday. The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Friday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Khunying SUMONTHA PROMBOON, one of only 10 women in the NLA, arrives at the NLA's first meeting Friday. The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Friday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Pol Lt-Gen CHAKTIP CHAICHINDA, a member of  the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA), arrives at the Parliament building for the NLA meeting Friday. The NLA met at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   SOMPORN THEPSITTHA, 89, the most senior member of the National Legislative Assembly, arrives the NLA meeting. The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Friday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai reporters and journalists make photos of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) during the NLA group photo session Thursday at the parliament in Bangkok. After posing for the photo the NLA met to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     PANU UTHAIRAT (right), a member of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA), wipes sweat from his brow during the NLA group photo session Thursday at the parliament in Bangkok. The NLA posed for group photos before meeting to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:    Air Chief Marshall ARKHOM KANCHANAHIRUN (center) of the Royal Thai Air Force and a member of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) waits with other members of the NLA for their group picture to be made before meeting to select a new Prime Minister. The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Thursday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Lt-Gen THARNCHAIYANT SRISUWAN (left), and Lt-Gen PHISIT SITTHISARN, both of the Royal Thai Army and members of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) wait with other members of the NLA for their group picture to be made before meeting to select a new Prime Minister. The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Thursday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Lt-Gen THARNCHAIYANT SRISUWAN (left), and Lt-Gen PHISIT SITTHISARN, both of the Royal Thai Army and members of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) wait with other members of the NLA for their group picture to be made before meeting to select a new Prime Minister. The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Thursday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Lt-Gen THARNCHAIYANT SRISUWAN (left), and Lt-Gen PHISIT SITTHISARN, both of the Royal Thai Army and members of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) wait with other members of the NLA for their group picture to be made before meeting to select a new Prime Minister. The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Thursday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Lt-Gen PHISIT SITTHISARN, of the Royal Thai Army and a member of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) waits with other members of the NLA for their group picture to be made before meeting to select a new Prime Minister. The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Thursday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       SOMPORN THEPSITTHA, 89, the most senior member of the National Legislative Assembly, presides over the first NLA meeting. The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Friday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.   HOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       SOMPORN THEPSITTHA, 89, the most senior member of the National Legislative Assembly, presides over the first NLA meeting. The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Friday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.   HOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:         Air Chief Marshal ARKHOM KANCHANAHIRUN, a member of the Thai NLA, checks his watch while he walks into the first meeting Friday. The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Friday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       NLA members, including Air Chief Marshal THONGCHAI CHALAEMKHET (center) arrive at the parliament building in Bangkok. The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Friday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   SOMPORN THEPSITTHA, 89, the most senior member of the National Legislative Assembly, arrives the NLA meeting. The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Friday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Members of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) during their first meeting Friday in the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Members of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) stand at the opening of their first meeting Friday in the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Members of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) stand at the opening of their first meeting Friday in the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Members of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) stand at the opening of their first meeting Friday in the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Members of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Friday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     PORNPETCH WICHITCHOLCHAI (center), President of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) after the NLA selected Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha to be Prime Minister. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     PORNPETCH WICHITCHOLCHAI (center), President of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) relaxes after the NLA selected Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha to be Prime Minister. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     PORNPETCH WICHITCHOLCHAI (center), President of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) relaxes after the NLA selected Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha to be Prime Minister. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:        PORNPETCH WICHITCHOLCHAI, President of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) waves to other members of the NLA before chairing meeting to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Admiral WALLOP KERDPHOL (center, green tie), of the Royal Thai Navy and a member of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), along with other members of the NLA, line up for their official group photo before meeting to select a new Prime Minister. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Admiral WALLOP KERDPHOL (center, green tie), of the Royal Thai Navy and a member of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), along with other members of the NLA, line up for their official group photo before meeting to select a new Prime Minister. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai soldiers salute as a member of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) enters the parliament complex. The NLA met Thursday to select the new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand picked by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:      A Thai soldier guards the parliament building in Bangkok before the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) meeting to select a new Prime Minister. The NLA met Thursday to select the new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand picked by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:      A Thai soldier guards the parliament building in Bangkok before the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) meeting to select a new Prime Minister. The NLA met Thursday to select the new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand picked by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Members of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) stand at the opening of their first meeting Friday in the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Members of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) stand at the opening of their first meeting Friday in the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Members of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) stand at the opening of their first meeting Friday in the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Members of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) stand at the opening of their first meeting Friday in the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Members of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Friday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Members of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Friday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A silhouette of a police officer guarding the door of the first meeting of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) in the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Members of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Friday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       Gen BOONSANG NIAMPRADIT, a member of the National Legislative Assembly, arrives at the Parliament in Bangkok. The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Friday at the Parlimanet Building in Bangkok to elect legislative leadership. The NLA was appointed by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. There are 197 members of the NLA. Membership is tilted towards military personnel. From the Royal Thai Army 40 members are Generals, 21 are Lt. Generals and 7 are Major Generals. From the Royal Thai Air Force 17 are Air Chief Marshals and 2 are Air Marshals. From the Royal Thai Navy, 14 are Admirals and 5 are Vice Admirals. There are also 6 Police Generals and 3 Police Lt. Generals. There are 187 men in the NLA and only 10 women. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       PORNPETCH WICHITCHOLCHAI, President of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) walks out of the NLA's group photo before their meeting to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       PORNPETCH WICHITCHOLCHAI, President of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) after the NLA's group photo had been taken before their meeting to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     PORNPETCH WICHITCHOLCHAI, President of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) stands after the NLA's group photo had been taken before their meeting to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       PORNPETCH WICHITCHOLCHAI (center, blue tie), President of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) after the NLA's group photo had been taken before their meeting to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       PORNPETCH WICHITCHOLCHAI, President of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) walks into the NLA's group photo before their meeting to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Gen THIRADET MEEPIEN (standing) of the Royal Thai Army, stands to vote for Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha as Prime Minister during the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) meeting Thursday at the to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:    A photograph of Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha, the only candidate for Prime Minister is projected in the chambers while the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) meets in the parliament to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:        The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) meets Thursday at the parliament in Bangkok to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:        The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) meets Thursday at the parliament in Bangkok to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) poses for their group photo Thursday at the parliament  in Bangkok before selecting a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A legislative staffer uses an iPhone to take a picture of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) during their group photo Thursday at the parliament in Bangkok before selecting a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A legislative staffer uses an iPhone to take a picture of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) during their group photo Thursday at the parliament in Bangkok before selecting a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) poses for their group photo Thursday at the parliament  in Bangkok before selecting a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:      Members of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) file into their group photo setup Thursday at the parliament in Bangkok before meeting to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A housekeeper cleans a hallway in the Thai Parliament building before the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) met Thursday to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:        The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) meets Thursday at the parliament in Bangkok to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       The Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) poses for their group photo Thursday at the parliament  in Bangkok before selecting a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:      Members of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) file into their group photo setup Thursday at the parliament in Bangkok before meeting to select a new Prime Minster. The NLA was hand selected by the Thai junta, formally called the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and is supposed to guide Thailand back to civilian rule after a military coup overthrew the elected government in May. The NLA unanimously selected General Prayuth Chan-ocha, commander of the Thai Armed Forces and leader of the coup in May that deposed the elected civilian government, as Prime Minister. Prayuth is Thailand's 29th Prime Minister since the 1932 coup that created Thailand's constitutional monarchy.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: An employee of the National Legislative Assembly pours himself a cup of coffee while YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA is seen on a TV presenting her defense during her impeachment in the NLA. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: PORNPETCH WICHITCHOLCHAI, (RIGHT) President of the Thai National Legislative Assembly (NLA) during the impeachment trial of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, walks through a crowd of supporters to a waiting car after presenting her defense during her impeachment at the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, talks to reporters after presenting her defense during her impeachment at the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, walks to a waiting car after presenting her defense during her impeachment at the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, presents her defense  during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, presents her defense  during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, presents her defense  during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, presents her defense  during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, listens to the government case against her during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, listens to the government case against her during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, says goodbye to supporters and gets in a waiting car after presenting her defense during her impeachment at the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, says goodbye to supporters and gets in a waiting car after presenting her defense during her impeachment at the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, walks through a crowd of supporters to a waiting car after presenting her defense during her impeachment at the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, walks through a crowd of supporters to a waiting car after presenting her defense during her impeachment at the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, talks to reporters after presenting her defense during her impeachment at the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, talks to reporters after presenting her defense during her impeachment at the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, talks to reporters after presenting her defense during her impeachment at the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, talks to reporters after presenting her defense during her impeachment at the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, talks to reporters after presenting her defense during her impeachment at the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, walks to a waiting car after presenting her defense during her impeachment at the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, walks to a waiting car after presenting her defense during her impeachment at the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, walks to a waiting car after presenting her defense during her impeachment at the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, walks to a waiting car after presenting her defense during her impeachment at the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    YingluckImpeachment030.jpg
  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, talks to reporters after presenting her defense during her impeachment at the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, talks to reporters after presenting her defense during her impeachment at the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, presents her defense  during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, presents her defense  during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, presents her defense  during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, presents her defense  during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    YingluckImpeachment022.jpg
  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, presents her defense  during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, presents her defense  during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, presents her defense  during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, walks to her seat during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, listens to the government case against her during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, listens to the government case against her during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, listens to the government case against her during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, listens to the government case against her during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JANUARY 2105 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, former Prime Minister of Thailand, listens to the government case against her during her impeachment trial in the National Legislative Assembly. Thailand's military-appointed National Legislative Assembly began impeachment hearings Friday against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. If she is convicted, she could be forced to stay out of politics for five years. During her defense, Yingluck questioned the necessity of her impeachment, saying, "I was removed from office, the equivalent of being impeached, three times already, I have no position left to be impeached from." A decision on her impeachment is expected by the end of January.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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