PLEASE NOTE: EDIT CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT WAS ORIGINALLY 4:3<br/> <br />Thailand's king formally endorses coup leader Prayuth Chan-ocha as head of the military council which will run the country.<br/> <br />It's a significant formality in Thailand where the monarchy is the most important institution.<br/> <br />Prayuth seized power on May 22, saying the army would restore order after nearly seven months of sometimes deadly street demonstrations.<br/> <br />After the ceremony the army chief set no date for elections and warned force would be used to put down protests.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE)(Thai) ARMY CHIEF PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA SAYING:<br/> <br />"We will maintain firm control and deal with those who violate the law or use weapons, as well as any protest or anything that will create a restive situation."<br/> <br />Since seizing power the military has taken into custody scores of politicians, activists, academics and others.<br/> <br />Anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban's been released on bail but faces charges of i
