Thailand – Why Not a Coup?

The Thai army’s declaration of martial law across the country grabs headlines this morning. But what will its impact be on the long-standing crisis? And why, despite a tradition of military intervention, has the Army refused to describe this move as a coup. We speak to the author of “Democracy and National Identity in Thailand” who notes that it was the 2006 coup against the then Prime Minister that has precipitated this crisis in the first place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.