<< .... The coup went largely unnoticed in Bangkok's popular tourist districts, where foreigners packed bars and cabarets, oblivious to the activity about two miles away ....
.... Hundreds of people gathered at Government House, taking pictures of themselves with the tanks. >>
I love Thailand - and the Beautiful Thais!
"The army will not get involved in the political conflict. Political troubles should be resolved by politicians," Sondhi said at the time, echoing comments of other top military officials. "Military coups are a thing of the past."
He doesn't seem to be highly consistent. :-)