Analyst : Military is trying to get protesters to go home , ` ` dial down the tensions '' Government spokesman says the situation ` ` half a coup d'etat , '' says military 's action was unilateral . `` Right now the military has deployed troops around key intersections of the city . Thailand 's Army has declared martial law but says the move is not a coup . Minister : The situation is ` ` very volatile ''
Analyst : Military is trying to get protesters to go home , ` ` dial down the tensions '' Government spokesman says the situation ` ` half a coup d'etat , '' says military 's action was unilateral . Thailand 's Army has declared martial law but says the move is not a coup . Minister : The situation is ` ` very volatile ''