Dawn of the coup: A soldier stands guard near Democracy Monument after the Sept 19, 2006 military takeover. Marking the 15th anniversary of the Sept 19, 2006 coup, the Bangkok Post asked political scientists to share their views on the event and how it has reshaped the political landscape. Mr Stithorn said the 2006 coup seems to have divided people into two camps. "It is clear the 2006 coup was a watershed event for the 2014 coup and today's coupmasters filled in the gaps seen in 2006 takeover," he said. Car mob rally to mark anniversaryNattawut Saikuar, a co-leader of the red-shirt United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), will organise a car mob today to mark 15th anniversary of the 2006 coup.

Source: Bangkok Post September 18, 2021 20:03 UTC