 Large groups travelling into Bangkok were required to seek authorization from their district offices.It was assumed by some Thai analysts and the international media that the coup had the support of [[King of Thailand|King]] [[Bhumibol Adulyadej]].For some analysts, the silence of both the King and [[Privy Council (Thailand)|Privy Council]] President General [[Prem Tinsulanonda]] on the day following the coup was taken as indicating support.