Here is how Mr Erdogan made “democratic” Turkey look quite a lot like the very special and exceptional Thailand. Sure, Turks couldn't run a military coup, but Thailand is different, with an excellent coup. Citizens poured onto the streets, even assaulted soldiers, forcing the Turkish military to beat feet. As Col Winthai explained it once again, Thailand has “a unique political situation” and that “situation is different from other countries”. Since the coup, Mr Erdogan has launched a viciously efficient purge against his political enemies.

Source: Bangkok Post July 24, 2016 01:41 UTC