What the martial law entails
The Nation

BANGKOK: — Military commanders in troubled areas have the authority to enforce martial law, if it looks like war or riots may break out.

Martial law gives military officers the power to:

– Take action against war or riots;

– Use arms to suppress unrest;

– Search, confiscate or occupy any premises or vehicles;

– Censor information;

– Block, search and control postal services;

– Activate the military court to judge on crimes within the area under martial law;

– Mobilise civilians to help the military;

– Procure resources such as vehicles or logistical materials to support military operations;

– Prohibit public gatherings, publications, broadcasting, transport, communication, travel, the movement of people or any action that the Defense Ministry deems necessary;

– Enforce curfews;

– Destroy, remove or adjust any premise or location for the purpose of military operations;

– Arrest and detain suspects for a maximum of seven days.

– People are not entitled to any compensation for damage incurred during such military operations;

– Martial law can only be ended with a Royal Decree.