Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made ludicrous headlines again when he broached the subject of animals during his official visit to southern border provinces. It is not surprising that the macho general again doted on creatures. A few years ago, he shared a photo of him in casual clothes and a cuddly dog on his lap. However, his interaction with animals in provincial trips often lands him in hot water.
On Dec 15, he told locals in Yala that the government is working hard to alleviate poverty and then passed on his latest advice: “How can we reduce your spending? If every household raises two chickens, don’t rush to kill them, but wait until they lay eggs. If…
