He was forced into hiding in the 2006 Thailand coup and his whereabouts was unknown.

After the 2006 Thailand coup, all other Thai television stations were censored and forbidden from reporting on the activities of Thaksin.

Somtow has been critical of all sides in the political disputes following the 2006 Thailand coup.

On 19 September 2006, only weeks before the scheduled elections, the military seized power in the 2006 Thailand coup.

He earned 53,562 votes, though his term was cut short by the 2006 Thailand coup.

In the wake of the 2006 Thailand coup d'état, the right to free speech and travel has been seriously eroded.

The website of Midnight University was ordered shut down by the military junta after the 2006 Thailand coup.

Following the 2006 Thailand coup d'état, he was arrested by military troops for protesting.

Public opinion of the 2006 Thailand coup d'état was diverse.

Following the 2006 Thailand coup, he was appointed advisor to the military junta.