Military Rules in Southeast Asia

Whilst I am studying for the exam, a question emerged on the topic about the military rule in Southeast Asia.

In 1960s many countries in the region were ruled by military cliques; Burma under Ne Win; Thailand under Thanom; Indonesia under Suharto. It looks like these countries were moving into an "effective body of administration" after the chaotic period that preceded it.

Basically, because the army had arms, it then pocessed coercive power which by that time was the most effective way to control the restless situation under the shortest time being. However, more importantly, some groups gained interest from being involved in the politics; military regimes were main investors in Burma and Indonesia during the time. In Thailand, the leaders seemed to enjoy a personal interest from US aid programme especially the Military Assistant Programme. That is why they still wanted to cling onto power.

What about the west? or What about those countries that mil. has divorced from the government already?