Thai military junta said Saturday that the king had acknowledged its report about the power seizure by the National Peace and Order Maintaining Council.

In a statement, the junta said it had submitted letters to the king through the Office of His Majesty's Principal Private Secretary twice, on May 20 and 22, reporting about the declaration of martial law and the seizure of ruling power.

The office responded in writing Saturday that the king was aware of the developments, according to the statement.