On 19 September 2549, while Thaksin was in New York for the UN Summit. Military coup and overthrow the government did that come from democratic elections. Commissioner responsible for this coup, arguing that he must overthrow of Thaksin were to create national unity and thwart corruption that occurs widely on 19 September 2549 the military had committed a coup and toppled. The government elected democratically. Commissioner responsible for this coup, arguing that he must overthrow of Thaksin were to create national unity and thwart corruption, which happens a lot.