After two and a half years in power, the junta-backed Prayut government remains in complete control of politics.  The administration has enjoyed a high degree of stability thanks mainly to the absolute power handed to Prayut in his capacity as National Council for Peace and Order leader. 

FORMER prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh yesterday called on those in power to focus on getting rid of poverty and ensuring the well-being of people.