The world in photos: May 26-June 1

Updated: 2014-06-03 11:02

(chinadaily.com.cn)

The world in photos: May 26-June 1

A Thai soldier gestures as he and his colleagues guard the Victory Monument during an anti-coup demonstration in Bangkok, Thailand, May 26, 2014. Bolstered by a royal endorsement Monday to run the country after last week's coup, Thailand's junta leader warned citizens not to cause trouble, not to criticize, not to protest, or else face a return to the "old days" of street violence. [Photo/IC]