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PM vows action against ‘false’ stories on vaccine plan

Prayut: ‘Will order prosecution’

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he will order legal action against anyone who spreads false information regarding the government’s Covid-19 vaccination plan.

He was responding to Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit’s criticism of vaccines to be produced locally by Siam Bioscience Ltd through a technology transfer from AstraZeneca.

“I will order prosecution for anything that is distorted and not factual that gets published, whether in media or on social media. I have to protect the government’s credibility from those who are irresponsible with their remarks,” Gen Prayut said after a cabinet meeting via video conference.

Suporn Atthawong, vice minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, said that he will order a legal team to look into whether Mr…

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