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6 signs a country can survive a military coup

Over two years ago, Thailand’s military overthrew the civilian government — the country’s 12th coup in less than a century.Since then, Thailand has been ruled by a military junta, the National Council for Peace and Order, which has "induced a climate of fear" and is led by a former general who has "absolute power to issue orders."
On August 7, the country held a referendum to vote on a new constitution written by the military government, which supporters say will restore stabil
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