I'll stay on if people want me to: PM
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PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Thursday clarified for the first time that he was ready to remain in power for another two years to complete the national reforms.
But he said he needed protection from criticisms both inside and outside Thailand if his government is to continue running the country. The PM expected to be accused of wanting to extend his time in power.
“If everybody wants me to stay on, I will do it. But you should help protect me from [criticisms] both outside and in the country. People will accuse me of wanting to extend my time in power. I don’t want power and I don’t gain any benefit. I just want to make the country better,” Prayut said.
Prayut’s remarks came as a group of National Reform Council (NRC) members Thursday announced their plan to start a signature campaign to gauge public opinion on whether reforms should be completed before the next general election.
