Subtext is, shall we say, Interesting

I had been wondering what the hell the Thai Coup was all about [economy was doing well, Thaksin had won overwhelmingly in what was judged a very fair election, his corruption was the generous Thai spread it out around variety]. This provides some subtext, in a sick and disturbing sort of way. So, let's see, an "understanding" would mean what? Sharia law in the south? A separate little caliphate? Bringing the Burqua to Bangkok? The Thai Army held back while the muslim insurgency pushes further into Cambodia? A little agreement as to expanding the role of Islam in what is overwhelmingly a buddhist nation? A foreign policy more in accord with, let's say, Mahathirism, at least?
Frankly, I cannot see any positive for Thailand, as a free and Buddhist realm, in allowing a Muslim general to dictate whatever bounds there are to be on Islamic prerogatives in what has never been, not even close, a part of the Ummah.......
Just some questions on one of those lands, far from Versailles, which are beyond the pale of Pepe care [unless of course the 'Ricains are therefore in a position to be bashed]