But three years later, public support has waned significantly while military entrenchment has deepened. Several factors underpin Thai political docility. Clearly, the quelling of dissent and spreading of fear are core reasons why Thais are putting up with military rule. In social movements against military rule, only the Oct 14 uprising in 1973 was organic, spontaneous and broad-based. Nevertheless if the Thai people don't do something about their military rule, they may well end up with a government they deserve.

Source: Bangkok Post April 27, 2017 21:33 UTC