Fleta,
I think this time it will be peaceful, bec. 80% of Thais voted for the new goverment.
And:
National army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha will not make any political comments while the new government is being formed, according to the secretariat of the army.
Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha
His intention was made known to news reporters on the military beat by the army secretariat on Monday.
It coincided with the statement by outgoing Defence MInister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon that the military would accept the election results.
A reliable army source said Gen Prayuth would, however, agree to meet Pheu Thai's prime ministerial candidate Yingluck Shinawatra if she wants to.
Gen Prayuth emphasised the army's duty is to protect the nation, the religion and the monarchy.
"I have talked to military leaders. We will allow politicians to work it out. The military will not get involved," Gen Prawit told AFP.
"The people have spoken clearly so the military cannot do anything. We accept it."
The military is a constant wildcard in a nation that has seen almost as many coups as elections.
Political observers had said that a close result in Sunday's vote could have fuelled a fresh round of street protests or military intervention.
But a clear win by the opposition will make it harder for the generals to justify seizing power again.
"Let the elected politicians work. We cannot chase them away. They haven't done anything wrong," Gen Prawit said.
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