 Several influential figures have signed the petition so far, including Kasian Tejapira of [[Thammasat University]], Viroj Na Ranong of the [[Thailand Development Research Institute|TDRI]], and Duncan McCargo of the [[University of Leeds]].In an editorial, Bangkok's English-language broadsheet, "The Nation", gave qualified support to the coup.It noted that "the likes of Thaksin should be rejected at the ballot box or through public pressure in the form of peaceful protests."