Thai military says it 's declaration of martial law is not a coup d'etat . `` We have to watch and see if what declared by the Army Chief is well honored , '' he said , calling the events of Tuesday morning `` a half coup d'etat . '' Declaration made on army at 3 a.m. local time to cause ` ` minimum fuss '' Army chief said the move was necessary to maintain law and order . People watching and waiting for army 's next move .
Thai military says it 's declaration of martial law is not a coup d'etat . Declaration made on army at 3 a.m. local time to cause ` ` minimum fuss '' Army chief said the move was necessary to maintain law and order . People watching and waiting for army 's next move .