The military leaders of Thailand's recent coup do not need a whole year to return governance to civilian leaders, despite the seeming popularity of the unfortunate intervention. Obviously, the real stabilising factor is their most reverred constitutional monarch. He has undoubtedly given his nod.

Let them ride the crest to facilitate early elections.

The new government should do the rest.

The military coup in Thailand is surprising but not debilitating, since there is a constitutional monarch - highly respected by all - on seat. It is a setback none the less, and an early resolution plus prompt return to democratic governance be irreducibly demanded by all.

Fresh elections, if it comes to it, should be swift, just and fair.

No nation must be under the jackboots!