According to Ms Yingluck, the regime used the ongoing political conflicts to justify its seizure of power, and promised to implement reforms to tackle social and economic disparities — widely seen as. a contributing factor to the divisions in Thai society.

“It has been three full years and the country is still looking forward to peace, unity and the rule of law. 
“We haven’t seen any concrete results from the reform agenda. And if reforms can’t be achieved, all is lost, as economic damage is caused by the uprooting of a democratic regime. Don’t let the three years go to waste.