PM fears 'undercurrents' of unrest would jeopardise peace if martial law lifted
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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday he was considering lifting martial law but was concerned that undercurrents of political unrest still exist.
“You [the people] need to help me. If you ask me to lift martial law who will take responsibility if anything happens or the reform process fails?” he said. “It would be me who has to take the sole responsibility.”
He said he realised martial law was not in keeping with democracy in the eyes of the international community, but he needed to put the country first and protect the public.
Asked if he would consider talking to the political parties, he replied: “Why do I have to talk with them? They need to follow the law like everyone.”
The premier will chair a joint meeting of the Cabinet and the National Council for Peace and Order today to review their tasks.
