Attitude adjustment: the methods used by Thai junta to silence its critics
Nearly 800 people have been summoned by the military in its crackdown on dissent, with their techniques becoming increasingly harsh
From cordial cups of coffee and soccer games with soldiers, to blindfolds and black site prisons, Thailand's junta are employing a range of tactics in their so-called "attitude adjustment" campaign against critics.
Since seizing power last year, the military have summoned hundreds of politicians, journalists and ordinary citizens to attend what they described as attitude adjustment sessions - brief periods of involuntary incarceration that can last up to seven days.
Most are released once they sign documents promising not to repeat their transgressions and many have recalled holding relatively friendly discussions with their interrogators.
The military themselves have described the summons as little more than an "invitation" to have a chat - albeit an invitation that no-one can refuse. But recent events suggest the junta government of General Prayuth Chan-ocha is rolling out increasingly harsh interrogation techniques as it stamps down on dissent.
