The government said it was satisfied with the calm after lawmakers retroactively impeached prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
Soldiers guard outside parliament as the NLA vote during an impeachment hearing for ousted former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in Bangkok on Jan 23, 2015. (Reuters photo)
The NLA voted 190-18 on Friday to that effect, resulting in Ms Yingluck being banned from politics for five years, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission act based on the scrapped 2007 constitution.
Deputy Prime Minister's Office spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said on Saturday the stability that followed the vote showed people understood that the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), the government and the National Legislative Council (NLA) had no hidden agenda.
"People understand we're trying to keep the rule of law and never wish to destroy anyone," Maj Gen Sansern said on Saturday.
Asked whether the situation still warranted a close watch, he said that was already a duty of the NCPO and there was no need to monitor any group at present.
On why Ms Yingluck was asked to "cooperate" by cancelling her planned press conference after the vote, Maj Gen Sansern said martial law was still in place because peace was still fragile.
"An assembly or expression of political opinions could re-open old wounds and stir unrest so one is wise to avoid doing it."
Ms Yingluck planned to hold a press conference after the vote but was asked by the NCPO to cancel it.
"In any case, the NCPO's approval needs to be sought first. Besides, before the NLA voted, all sides had a chance to tell the public about their points of view so there's no need for more explanations that may re-ignite unrest.
"The NCPO had asked for cooperation and received it. The government is happy that all sides understand what it's trying to do," he said.