Original sentence: An initial public opinion poll showed support for the coup, although the junta banned subsequent polls.Bangkok residents displayed kindness to soldiers who had seized control of key positions.In subsequent weeks, condemnation of the coup transformed into criticism of the junta-appointed government of Surayud Chulanont.Public opinion of the 2006 Thailand coup d'état was diverse.Several public protests against the coup were organized, despite junta ban on demonstrations.The response of activists and academics was mixed, and ranged from support for the junta to harsh condemnations
Edited sentence: Initial opinion polls indicated that large portions of Thai society supported the coup, although previous polls had also showed that most Thais supported deposed Premier Thaksin Shinawatra prior to the coup.Later publication of poll results was supressed by a junta order banning publication of any of public opinion about the coup.Much kindness was displayed by the public to soliders who controled key positions throughout Bangkok.Public opinion of the 2006 Thailand coup d'état at first showed widespread support, despite limited public demonstrations of support.There were also several protests against the coup