1. The junta has yet to map a way out of the crisis.

2. The junta finally said Friday that it would lift the provision against the temple and called on protesters to return home.

3. In the past week, the junta has acted to silence its critics and has warned that it will not tolerate dissent.

4. A military junta seized power two years ago vowing stability, but has done more to cement its own rule.

5. Those targeted often have to sign documents promising never to engage in political activity against the junta or leave Thailand without permission.

6. Right now we have a junta without tanks.

7. But no matter the outcome, the junta will remain in control until it decides to hand power back to an elected government.

8. The junta has ordered 258 people to report to the authorities so far.

9. But the junta has blocked opponents from campaigning against the measure, banned election monitors and restricted news coverage of the referendum.

10. The measure limits the power of political parties, a move the junta says will prevent corruption but opponents fear will threaten democracy.

11. The military junta that took power in a 2014 coup has especially cracked down on internet commentary.

12. The junta is now holding more than 200 people in custody, including most of the ousted government.