Analyst : Military is trying to convince protesters to go home , `` dial down the tensions '' Government aide calls the situation `` half a coup d'etat , '' says military 's action was unilateral . Thailand 's Army has declared martial law but stresses the move is not a coup . The junta said it will hold an emergency meeting on Saturday and announce new measures if necessary. But what happens next will depend on how protesters react , he said . The situation is `` very volatile ''
Analyst : Military is trying to convince protesters to go home , `` dial down the tensions '' Government aide calls the situation `` half a coup d'etat , '' says military 's action was unilateral . Thailand 's Army has declared martial law but stresses the move is not a coup . The junta said it will hold an emergency meeting on Saturday and announce new measures if necessary. The situation is `` very volatile ''