Regent Prem presents oral report to Crown Prince
Regent pro tempore Gen Prem Tinsulanonda was granted audience with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn at 7 pm Saturday to present an oral report on his responsibility as the regent, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said.
Prayut went on TV Pool at 11:30 pm Saturday, saying he accompanied Prem when the regent was granted the audience at the Amporn Sathan Hall inside the Dusit Palace.
Prayut quoted the Crown Prince as telling the regent and him that they must prevent public confusion about the country administration and the succession to the throne because the process is clearly stated in the constitution and the Palace Law.
Regarding to the succession timeframe, the Crown Prince said no action should be made now as it could lead to feelings that changes had happened to the great protection provided by His Majesty during his reign, according to Prayut.
The Crown Prince said all people, all sectors and himself are now in great sorrow so all sides must join hands and help one another pass through the great sorrow before any action regarding to the succession will be made.
“All should use this moment to preserve the beautiful memory of the 70-year reign,” Prayut quoted the Crown Prince as saying.
The prime minister quoted the Crown Prince as saying that after the religious and funeral rites have passed for a certain period, it should be the timing for taking actions related the succession.
