Prayut assures Thais of security measures
Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha assured people of nationwide security measures in response to blasts in seven southern provinces from Thursday night to Friday.
In a special televised programme at Friday night, Prayut said that his government would do its best to alleviate victims as well as investigate the tragedy. It will also protect safety of embassies, consulates, and foreigners in Thailand, he said.
“The incidents remind us that there are still bad people in Thai society,” the premier said. “They tried to stir up things before the referendum day and on this special day [Queen Sirikit’s birthday and Mother’s day] of all Thai people.
“I would like to give courage to all Thai people to be united and rid of bad people quickly,” he said.
Prayut also told people to be clam, vigilant, and alerted to inform authority of any suspicious acts.
He also asked public to not put too much pressure on responsible officers, ensuring that the government will keep public updated on investigation process.
The live program was broadcasted from the Government House, to where Prayut quickly returned after presiding over Her Majesty’s birthday ceremony at Sanam Luang.
The bombs in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phuket, Trang, Surat Thani, Phang Nga, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Krabi have so far resulted in 4 death and at least 32 injured.