We already know what happens when you allow soldiers to rule

Well I’ve got to admit, I kind of like the guy. He uses force and authority to do things. “True” democracy is not good for a country. For example, if you want a railway built, everyone will argue and want shares and try to stall the project – without democracy, the PM can simply say “shut up, we’re going ahead with the project now, end of story”. It saves millions for taxpayers, gets things moving and improves the country.
When watching the NCPO chief on television, we clearly see that he doesn’t know how to talk like a politician. And this is good. He focuses on getting things done rather than trying to find out which word will sound politically correct and offend as few people as possible. We have to offend people if we want things done, otherwise everything will stall.
Of course this implies that the leader must know what he is doing – but in this case, I think most of his ideas are good – except the submarine deal.
SiamBeast

The armies of modern democracies serve a vital purpose: To protect the country from EXTERNAL aggression. They are very good at their one single purpose – to move personnel and equipment quickly and efficiently from one place to another to kill the enemy.  Nothing else!
And no, Thailand is not unique, not special. There are not reasons for military rule that I don’t understand because I am a foreigner.  That is smoke and mirrors that some Thais have been using for years as an excuse. Be done with it.
The people of Myanmar, that poor basket-case of a country next door, know what happens if you leave the soldiers in charge.  Thailand does not want 60 years of you.
If General Prayut is serious about wanting public respect then hand government over to a properly elected representative government of the people’s choosing, not his, return with his soldiers to barracks and wait till they are called for.
No more coups.
imagemaestro
ThaiVisa