Indonesia, Thailand’s key partner in the regional ASEAN bloc, expressed serious concern after the Thai army declared martial law on Tuesday.
“We have been deeply concerned… following the developments in Thailand,” Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa told the media. “Indonesia has consistently called for respect of constitutional process and democratic principles in order to promote national reconciliation and unity, reflecting the wishes of the Thai people.
“It is our hope that this latest development will not detract from such principles and normalcy can quickly be restored.