Who Wins in Thailand’s Military Crackdown?
Thailand’s military gingerly but decisively declared martial law in the dawn hours of May 20, closing television stations and ordering Bangkok’s 10 million-odd citizens to stay calm. A military spokesman denied the crackdown was a coup as armed troops scattered throughout the city.
The military’s action was plainly taken reluctantly. Army chief Prayuth C…
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