Anutin was asked the question when he came to attend a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday (July 8).

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He had earlier posted a photo on his Facebook page, drawing the attention of netizens who pointed out that he was not wearing a mask. Anutin&nbsp; 
deleted the photo later. Numerous people criticised the minister for not wearing a face mask, and not practising social distancing at the party.

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Reacting to the brouhaha over his photo, he just said, “Too much drama on this matter,” and laughed.

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The minister, meanwhile, informed that the Thai Embassy in London would consider requests from Thai people in the UK who wished to return home amid the Covid-19 crisis.

Anutin shrugs off public criticism for not wearing mask at US independence day party

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul laughed off questions from reporters about not wearing a mask while participating in the US independence day party.