Thailand's army chief has announced his armed forces are taking control of the government following months of deadly clashes.
General Prayut Chan-O-Cha said on live TV: "In order for the country to return to normal quickly the National Peace Keeping Committee comprised of the army, the Thai armed forces, the Royal Air Force and the police need to seize power as of May 22 at 4.30 pm."
He added: "All Thais must remain calm and government officials must work as normal."
The National Peace Keeping Committee that imposed martial law on Tuesday will now take full control of the country to prevent the conflict escalating, he said.
Troops pictured on the streets of Thailand on Thursday A nationwide curfew from 10pm to 5am has been imposed, and all TV and radio stations have been ordered to stop normal programmes and only broadcast army material.
The coup - the country's 19th since the fall of absolute monarchy in 1932 - follows two days of meetings between rival political leaders that failed to break the deadlock.
Politicians at the talks, held at a heavily-guarded military HQ in the capital Bangkok, were seen being taken away by soldiers.
It was unclear whether they had been formally detained.
Thai soldiers have set up checkpoints in the country Acting Prime Minister Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan - who replaced Yingluck Shinawatra after she was removed from office by the Thai Supreme Court earlier this year - did not attend because he was busy, according to a government official.
General Prayut Chan-O-Cha said his forces would "provide protection" for foreigners in Thailand, which is visited by around one million Britons a year.
British ambassador to Thailand Mark Kent said: "British citizens should exercise extreme caution and follow travel advice and media updates."
On Wednesday, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon issued a statement urging "full respect for democratic principles and engagement in democratic processes", while the European Union called for "a clear timetable" for a snap election.
The coup is Thailand's 19th since the fall of absolute monarchy in 1932 Red Shirt supporters of deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was toppled in a coup, and his sister Yingluck, have been on the streets since November last year.
Facing off against them have been former anti-government protesters demanding political reforms ahead of elections which had been scheduled for later this year.
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