PM vows to uphold democracy, with Thai features
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PRIME Minister General Prayut Chanocha vowed Friday that he was building democracy for the country - but said it would not be 100 per cent like democracy in Western countries.
Speaking at the opening ceremony for an essay contest promoting the 12 Core Values, Prayut said he was aware that his government was installed by undemocratic means.
“Although I took power in this way [coup], I understand democratic means and we will not fail democracy. We will take care of the people well and equally,” he said.
People would be able to access justice equally and fairly, he said. “Please be confident in the existing justice system,” he said. “We have to reduce conflicts and stay away from them,” he said, “I myself from now on will never talk about anything to ignite conflict.
“Reporters should also ask less questions about this [conflict]. It’s useless. For anything that has already proceeded to the justice system, you should ask the question there,” he said. “If you ask me and I answer, there will be some problems,” he said.
