Talk of what Prayut Chan-o-cha must do to ensure that his 2014 coup is not “wasted” has been too political. Many, including the man himself, assume the measure of success or failure depends on whether the camp loyal to Thaksin Shinawatra can make its way back into power. That idea is not only wrong, it’s also very damaging.

A ROYAL 21-gun cannon salute reverberated through the nation’s capital yesterday, as the Istiadat Gendang Jaga-Jaga opening ceremony was held at Lapau (Royal Ceremonial Hall).