Military dominates new Thailand legislature Thursday July 31,2014

Thailand's junta has appointed an interim legislature of 200 people, with most from the security forces.

More than 100 have military ranks, while another 11 come from the police

The rest comprise academics, businessmen and politicians who opposed ousted leader Thaksin Shinawatra

The legislature will appoint an interim prime minister - widely expected to be army commander Prayuth Chan-ocha - who will in turn choose a cabinet.

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej gave his official endorsement to the legislature on Thai television on Thursday night July 31,2014


Note
The junta took power on May 22,2014 ousting the elected government of Yingluck Shinawatra - Mr Thaksin's sister.

The coup followed months of intense political deadlock.

The military has since since come under international pressure to hold democratic elections.

The Govt issued a timetable a month ago for the gradual return to civilian rule, with a general election slated for late next year.