You're kidding, right?Originally Posted by Papewaio
It is never acceptable for the military in a democratic country to overturn a government elected by the people. The last elections were certainly flawed (the opposition refused to turn up) but it is up to the judiciary and the constitutional guardian (in this case, the King, who certainly has the power available to him) or at the most extreme, the people to remove an unconstitutional government. Never, ever, ever the army.
Remember Thaksin is actually quite popular in the countryside, if not amongst the chattering classes of Bangkok.
I'm amazed that anyone can support a military coup, especially one in this part of the world and in a country where the military have always found it difficult to let go.
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