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On Thursday, the U.S. announced that it is reviewing its military assistance and other engagements with the Thai government.
Positive data from the world's biggest economies helped sentiments though uncertainty over China's outlook could keep markets on edge.
Thailand's economy has a reputation for surviving political tensions, but maybe not this time.
Despite past overthrows, the looming royal succession makes the latest military takeover even more fraught with danger.
After the Thai military took over on Thursday, economists say it could help stabilize markets, but only for now.
The European Union had called for "a clear timetable" for new elections in Thailand before the coup.
Russia is looking at new ties with Asia and the gas deal comes as a major breakthrough after a 10-year-long negotiation.
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Nearly 28 people have been killed and 700 injured since last November in unrest that has intensified since early May.
The latest round of unrest in the nearly decade-long power struggle has raised fears of recession and even civil war.
But Washington, and other western governments, have yet to call the military's action a coup.
The government trimmed 2014 growth forecasts as important areas like tourism and private investment feel the pinch.
The sudden move, "not a coup," follows the prime minister's ouster by a court.
State television showed heavy smoke in the area of Xiang Khoung while rescue workers tried to recover debris.
China expanded its ban on foreign television content online to include Japanese and Korean shows.
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More than 25 people have died over the past six months in gun and grenade attacks in Thailand.
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