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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 24 May, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Former Thai PM among 100 politicians detained Thailand's military rulers have detained former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra a day after the army overthrew her caretaker government in a coup. Ms Yingluck is among more than 100 politicians being held at an army base in Bangkok. It comes as Thailand's military chief said reforms were needed before an election could be held. 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