On the streets of Chiang Mai, residents and expatriates give their opinions on the military’s seizure of power.
![Montri, a Buddhist monk, believes Thailand is following Europe's historical footsteps [Omar Havana/Al Jazeera]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/201453011531076734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
On the streets of Chiang Mai, residents and expatriates give their opinions on the military’s seizure of power.
![Montri, a Buddhist monk, believes Thailand is following Europe's historical footsteps [Omar Havana/Al Jazeera]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/201453011531076734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Despite its Red Shirt reputation, Thailand’s second largest city, Chiang Mai, has remained calm since the coup.
