THURSDAY, March 28, 2024
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Army chief calls for discretion in exercising rights, pointing at protesters

Army chief calls for discretion in exercising rights, pointing at protesters

People should be discreet in using their rights, use polite words and respect others, a tearful Army chief General Apirat Kongsompong said on Friday (July 24).

He was speaking while presiding over activities to mark His Majesty the King's birthday, adding he was concerned about protesters' remarks referring to the monarchy.

"Everyone is under the royal protection regardless of nationality or religion and everyone has the right to do things," he said.

"However, as many people would feel uncertainty about the protesters' impolite words, which can be seen in various media, I would like to ask people to consider thoroughly before exercising their rights and respect each other, while they should not encroach or use impolite words about other people."

He advised people to study the conspiracy theory because it involved several parties, adding that many people are trying to explain the meaning of this theory in different ways.

"The Army can only monitor the situation, while the government has only urged us to arrange officials to take care of protesters," he said. "The government's move to solve various issues is going well and many authorities are also providing cooperation, so if we are all united, we will be able to overcome the fragile point."

He added that the government and Army still face various challenges, such as the Covid-19 pandemic.

"The current situation should not repeat the political events of the past," he cautioned.

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