BANGKOK, May 26  -- Thai coup leader Prayuth Chan-ocha received royal endorsement on Monday appointing him the leader of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).

Addressing the press conference later, Prayuth called for public understanding over the coup, affirming sincere action aimed at ease unrest not for power, adding that the NCPO will do the best to solve the problems.

Prayuth also emphasized the "full power" to rule, saying curfew will continue but with leniency while stressing focus on keeping peace.

The NCPO chief also called on media not to amplify conflicts.

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