The United States said on Thursday it had suspended nearly $24 million in aid to Thailand because of its military coup, Reuters reported. "In response to the military coup ... in Thailand, the United States has suspended almost $24 million of assistance to the Thai government," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack told reporters. He said the action was taken in accordance with U.S. laws restricting aid to countries that undergo military coups and indicated the assistance would be restored once Thailand -- a U.S. treaty ally -- reinstates a democratically elected government. McCormack said the suspended funds affected military training, peacekeeping operations and arms purchases. Other funding, for humanitarian purposes, will continue, he said.
