Academic Verapat Pariyawong, a supporter of the ousted government, refused the junta's order that he report to the National Council for Peace and Order on Thursday, saying that he fears for his safety and is now in the UK.
In a clip posted on his Facebook page last night, Mr Verapat said he was on a lecturing trip to the UK.
He said shots were fired at his house in Bangkok by two men on motorcycles last Thursday, about an hour before the announcement of the military coup. He also posted a footage from security camera showing the attack on his house.
He said the threat would not cause him to stop expressing his opinions.
After consulting with the family, and considering his work schedule, which involved giving lectures in other countries, Mr Verapat said he was not ready to return to Thailand until the men who attacked his house were arrested, to ensure the safety of himself and his family.
He was schedued to give a lecture on Thai politics at Oxford and Cambridge universities, and had invitations to give lectures in the US and Japan.
He did not know whether the NCPO had called him in to exchange opinions with him, or not. He did not agree with the coup, but would be willing to discuss it, listen and try to understand all opinions.
Mr Verapat said he would call the NCPO at the appointed time. An exchange of opinions would be a good sign.
“I’m ready to propose a constructive solution for the country, to help end the divide in society. If the NCPO wants to talk, I am ready to talk, though we may have different opinions,” he said.
Below: security camera footage showing the two attackers.