Would permanent military rule be such a bad thing?

The report says: “Since August, Prayut has visited six provinces, including places traditionally considered important battlegrounds for elections. Such trips with his cabinet will now be monthly. ... I want everyone to love the country, Prayut told farmers in Suphan Buri.” 
Yes, love your country. Anyone who criticises the country’s leaders doesn’t love the country. 
I’ve heard Thai people say they don’t like this person and that person, etc. Never heard one say they don’t love their country. Is it a problem?
Rkidlad
So what? Since I moved to this country in 1991, I have seen a lot of crooks in government. I think this government is doing a good job and is one of the best in the last 26 years.
Franzs
I have been here since 1999 and I have to agree. My Thai wife says “We know who they are, and don’t like everything. But, they are doing things which many Thais have been wanting for a long time.”
Missoura
Other than stopping the reds from shooting and bombing the yellow-shirt groups, what exactly does your wife think the current government is doing that “many Thais have been wanting for a long time”.
Police reform, no.
Criminal justice reform, no
Punishing corruption, barely.
Improving Thailand’s economy and business climate, no.
Improving education in Thailand, no.
Making Thailand a more tourist-friendly destination, no.
Doing anything to lessen the gaping rich-poor divide, no.
I could go on, but you kind of get the idea.
TallGuyJohninBKK
As they say, you get the government you deserve. But in Thailand’s case it’s more so the government that the elite let you have, due to the poor education, laziness and unwillingness to look beyond personal short-term benefit. 
Reigntax
It’s pretty obvious that unless the power is taken away from the military and given to the people (government), democracy will remain a pipe dream in Thailand. None of us will ever see it.
This peace purchased at the barrel of a gun certainly seems good enough for all the fans though. That’s as far as they think, until a military leader in the future decides to take things too far and destroy their lives – at which point it is already too late. As far as expats are concerned, just enjoy the ride and hope for the best – it’s not our battle.
In the meanwhile, may I recommend that you all be on your best behaviour as you have no rights whatsoever.
tropo
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