On the streets of Chiang Mai, residents and expatriates give their opinions on the military’s seizure of power.
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On the streets of Chiang Mai, residents and expatriates give their opinions on the military’s seizure of power.
Despite its Red Shirt reputation, Thailand’s second largest city, Chiang Mai, has remained calm since the coup.