EU voices ‘extreme concern’ over Thailand

BANGKOK: The European Union (EU) has voiced “extreme concern” about political detentions and censorship in Thailand, as the military junta chief met officials and began to set out plans for the country’s future.

The EU—a key trade partner of the Southeast Asian nation—said only a clear plan for the country’s return to democracy could allow its “continuous support” after the Thai military seized power last week and set about rounding up political figures, academics and activists.