Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha fields reporters’ questions at Government House on Wednesday, when he sent people his best wishes for the Songkran festival. (Photo: Wassana Nanuam)
Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is also defence minister, defended compulsory military conscription on Wednesday, saying it is necessary and draftees play an important role in safeguarding the country’s borders.
The former army commander-in-chief was speaking to reporters at Government House, when he sent his best wishes to Thai people on the eve of Songkran Day, the traditional Thai New Year.
He wished everyone a safe journey home.
“On the way home, please have sympathy for the officials who are on duty along your route….
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