Thai army playing risky role, must act quickly: analyst Thailand's army chief imposed martial law Tuesday after months of deadly anti-government protests caused political paralysis, but insisted the intervention did not amount to yet another military coup. Political analyst Thitinan Pongsudhirak says the military made a risky move which could put an end to the crisis if it brokers a compromise soon, but could turn into an outright coup if it doesn't. SOUNDBITES