Key videos from Thailand military coup
BBC News looks at some of the key moments of the day as the Thai military announces it is taking control of the government.
Moment reporters realised coup imminent
The BBC's Jonah Fisher and other reporters were forced to leave the venue for talks involving the military and political leaders, prompting a sense that a coup was imminent.
Political leaders arrested and driven away
Footage showed the moment political party leaders, including opposition leader Suthep Thaugsuban, were taken away from the talks venue.
Thai general addresses the nation
Thailand's army chief announced the military had taken control of the government in a TV address to the nation.
Inside the military compound hosting the talks
The BBC's Jonah Fisher reported from the military venue hosting the talks ahead of the sudden turn of events.