Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made a surprising appearance at Khaosan Road on Friday, taking part in a lively water fight with enthusiastic locals and tourists.
Gen. Prayut, the United Thai Nation Party’s prime ministerial candidate, arrived at the well-known location for Songkran festivities on Friday afternoon, accompanied by key party members. Upon arrival, he engaged in a discussion about safety measures with local officials. However, it wasn’t long before the prime minister found himself under a barrage of water attacks from revellers. In response, the 69 year old PM had an aide purchase a large water gun to join in the fun.
Though his followers attempted to request that others refrain from aiming at Gen, Prayut’s face, their pleas went unheeded. As he made his way through the drenched streets of Khaosan Road, several foreign tourists inquired if he…
