Angus Kent, managing director of Macquarie Securities in Thailand, said the military's initial moves have been seen as positive by business, including foreign investors.
"It comes down to the reforms on a structural basis. I think the engagement from the NCPO with the chambers of commerce and other agencies have been a big positive," Kent said. "There also seems a sense of urgency to get things done, which I think from many people's experience in the room - urgency in the past is not something we're accustomed to.