Not for one affiliated to a party to tell others to mind their business

There can be no denying that the 2014 military coup brought peace to the streets of Bangkok, but, as Satish Sehgal fails to point out, there were two sides involved in the disorder, and two sides engaging in violent actions. If cooler heads had prevailed, there might have been a more satisfactory solution to the impasse.
Mr Seghal cites various opinion polls to claim that around 80 per cent of the Thai people support the junta, but as he may be aware there are other polls which tell a different story. I think speculating on this issue is pointless, just let the people decide the matter for themselves on Referendum Day.
Mr Sehgal speculates that Steve CM is in some way affiliated to those in power prior to the coup, and has no business commenting on the coup. This is a bit rich coming from Mr Sehgal who, previously found himself in hot water for campaigning publicly in support of the PDRC, because he is a foreigner.
If he wants to affiliate himself with a particular political faction, then so can anyone else.
Likewise, the Letters page is open to all, Thais and non-Thais, to express their opinions, within the bounds of freedom of expression as prescribed by law.
I am confident that The Nation will ignore calls from anyone seeking to curtail that fundamental right.
Robin Grant