BANGKOK—Thai police said Thursday they have uncovered a plot by opponents of the military government involving an armed attack during upcoming events commemorating the country’s monarchy.
Police made the allegation at a news conference after showing two arrested suspects who were guarded by heavily armed commandos. Nine people in total are being sought.
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said separately that the initial police investigation found the plot included planned attacks on important government figures.
The allegations come as the ruling junta is facing the most extensive public criticism since it seized power in May last year, mostly in connection with allegations of corruption by senior officers in connection with construction of a park honoring past Thai kings. Human rights concerns have also sharpened after two high-profile prisoners accused of insulting the monarchy died in suspicious circumstances while in army custody.
