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 .
Thai military says it 's imposition 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 says the move was necessary to restore law and order . Commentators watching and waiting for military 's next move .