Army denies coup rumours
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Col Vinthai Suvaree, army deputy spokesman, on Sunday quashed the rumours that the military planned to stage a coup d'etat.
He urged the general public to wisely consume news, in light of growing sensitivity towards messages circulated in social media. He said that some unsubstantiated opinions were meant to mislead society.
"I insist here that the Army has been tied up with urgent tasks, chiefly the rescue of flood victims... The Army is also prepared for royal celebrations which will take place from August to December... The Army is also tasked to ensure security as Their Majesties are now in Hua Hin...
"Please do not involve the Army with non-military activities, or put the Army into your imagination which could confuse society.
"To the general public, please don't be concerned with the relocation of military equipment as this is part of normal training."
