Gen Prayut told : “If our people still have a lot of debt and at a young age, it will affect their whole lives,”

weeklyblitz Wednesday, June 16, 2021 6:50:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “We will find a way to solve the problems to ensure maximum benefit for people, and alleviate their worries,”

weeklyblitz Wednesday, June 16, 2021 6:50:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “Now, it is time for us to look further into the future at reopening the country to welcome tourists back into Thailand again. This is a crucial means to ease hardship faced by people who have not been able to make a living for a long time,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, June 16, 2021 4:20:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “Tourists who have completed their vaccination should be able to travel to Thailand without any quarantine or restrictions that would cause inconvenience. Advertisement. "As for Thais who travel overseas, if they have completed their vaccination already, they should be able to return to their country without any quarantine as well,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, June 16, 2021 4:20:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut told : "If our people still have a lot of debt and at a young age, it will affect their whole lives,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, June 15, 2021 1:11:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I'm not blaming anyone. Others may not have the same understanding of the issue because information is being passed through too many channels,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, June 15, 2021 2:37:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I make no promises about the 'cobras' [a reference to renegade politicians who defy party resolutions] because MPs are given a free vote,"

BangkokPost Friday, June 11, 2021 3:25:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The new employment scheme is meant to alleviate the financial hardship of people affected by Covid-19," "Measures to assist entrepreneurs will be decided later"

BangkokPost Wednesday, June 9, 2021 2:23:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut told : "The budget bill will help drive our economy out of this economic crisis caused by the outbreak as well as quickly restore growth,"

BangkokPost Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:28:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut told : "There are limitations and risks that could affect Thailand's economic recovery in 2021,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, June 1, 2021 7:36:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I don't want the issue to become politicised,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:05:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut added : "Japan has played an important role in the Thai economy for a long time," "Thailand has been committed to improving the business environment for foreign investors"

BangkokPost Friday, May 21, 2021 3:13:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The Social Security Office will coordinate registration for this vaccination programme by asking all companies to submit information about their employees who want to get jabs under this programme,"

BangkokPost Thursday, May 20, 2021 2:46:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I told the BMA and the ministry to clarify to prevent any misunderstandings. The services will be ready by June,"

BangkokPost Friday, May 14, 2021 2:44:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I confirm the government plans [to offer] walk-in services if there are enough vaccine doses,"

BangkokPost Friday, May 14, 2021 2:44:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I'd like to invite everyone to come for a [Covid-19] vaccine. We need to vaccinate as many people as possible so that Thailand will be able to move forward,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:47:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “The government will implement the second-phase measures once the outbreak is contained possibly during July-December,” “We expect these measures will cover 51 million people and generate 473 billion baht in the economy”

BangkokPost Wednesday, May 5, 2021 3:08:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The government successfully negotiated to acquire 5-10 million doses of Sputnik V and 5-10 million doses of Pfizer,"

BangkokPost Friday, April 30, 2021 4:10:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "These essential health workers work on the front line and risk their health every single day," "Thus, the government has set a target to have all medical workers and frontline health workers inoculated by the end of this month"

BangkokPost Saturday, April 24, 2021 4:51:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I don't know him. Just leave him be," "I won't answer that. Don't relay a question from someone who is not even in the country"

BangkokPost Friday, April 23, 2021 3:11:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I won't answer. Don't relay a question from someone who is not in the country. "

BangkokPost Thursday, April 22, 2021 3:45:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Let me be clear. It's not that we acted too late or too little," "Everything depends on the situation at a given time. We didn't want to subject people to risk when the vaccine was first produced. Several countries opted to do the same"

BangkokPost Wednesday, April 21, 2021 2:44:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “Let me be clear. It’s not that we acted too late or too little. Everything depends on the situation at a given time. We don’t want to subject people to risk when the vaccine was first produced. Several countries opted to do the same,”

BangkokPost Tuesday, April 20, 2021 1:48:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "My heart aches every time we need to roll out these measures,"

BangkokPost Saturday, April 17, 2021 3:31:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I am pleased to see private hospitals express their intention to acquire vaccines, which helps the government with the task," "Vaccine imports by private hospitals still face obstacles and we need to find ways to overcome them"

BangkokPost Monday, April 12, 2021 3:13:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I have ordered the legal team to consider whether it is against the law or not. Using the term Thai Khu Fa ... is not [right],"

BangkokPost Saturday, April 10, 2021 5:13:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The government is trying its very best to strike a balance between the need to stimulate the economy through tourism promotion and containing the spread of the outbreak,"

BangkokPost Thursday, April 8, 2021 2:43:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Thailand will not turn them away,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, March 31, 2021 1:50:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Thailand will not turn them away," "When they are in trouble, we will not deny them entry to our country"

BangkokPost Tuesday, March 30, 2021 2:03:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “We don’t want there to be a mass migration into our areas but we must also keep human rights in mind,”

BangkokPost Tuesday, March 30, 2021 7:16:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "We don't want an exodus into our territory, but we will observe human rights, too,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, March 30, 2021 2:00:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "You have to look at the law. If I don't take action, there will be disruption in traffic. We are just taking back space. There have been many warnings,"

BangkokPost Monday, March 29, 2021 4:11:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "You have to look at the law. If I don't take action, there will be disruption in traffic. We are just taking back space. There have been many warnings,"

BangkokPost Monday, March 29, 2021 2:37:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut told : "Please, let this be an internal problem. We don't want to have an exodus, evacuation into our territory but we will observe human rights too,"

BangkokPost Monday, March 29, 2021 1:11:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut told : "We don't want to have an exodus into our territory, but we will observe human rights, too,"

BangkokPost Monday, March 29, 2021 1:11:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut told : "We don't want to have an exodus into our territory, but we will observe human rights, too,"

BangkokPost Monday, March 29, 2021 12:21:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Today people can have confidence. The prime minister is not only important person. Everyone is important to their own family. Everyone is equally important. So we will speed up vaccinations as soon as possible,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, March 16, 2021 8:48:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "This Friday the CCSA (Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration) will consider easing measures and allowing activities during the Songkran festival. The government must also take care of the economy,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, March 16, 2021 8:48:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “I insist the crowd-control measures were in accordance with international standards and police did not violate the protesters’ rights,”

pattayatoday Monday, March 15, 2021 6:52:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Stop speculating who will get which cabinet post," "It is up to party leaders to nominate, and I will choose"

BangkokPost Friday, March 5, 2021 2:13:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The government is in the process of considering what can be allowed, whether to permit some activities or all of them. But if the virus spreads [because of it], the government might be blamed for it," "So I call for your understanding. Easing restrictions is not an easy call to make since the government has to take responsibility for the whole country"

BangkokPost Thursday, March 4, 2021 2:03:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I have already ordered the study so we can be prepared, but it's also important that we proceed in line with other countries,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, March 2, 2021 1:23:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I am sorry I misspoke. I talked too fast. But my brain is not smaller than yours,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:49:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Leave the issue in my care,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:49:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I insist the crowd-control measures were in accordance with international standards and police did not violate the protesters' rights,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:49:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Many companies have shown interest to register but their documents are not completed yet," "It is good that we will have more vaccines than the 65 million doses planned by the government now"

dhakatribune Friday, February 26, 2021 7:38:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Today is a historic day with the reception of the first lot of vaccine... The government has tried its best to receive vaccine as scheduled... Without any unexpected problems, subsequent lots will arrive as planned. We will have enough vaccine to develop herd immunity,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, February 24, 2021 8:22:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Many companies have shown interest to register but their documents are not completed yet," "It is good that we will have more vaccines than the 65 million doses planned by the government now"

BangkokPost Tuesday, February 23, 2021 4:34:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "This is because we have [real] information. We do not surf on social media alone,"

BangkokPost Thursday, February 18, 2021 2:39:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut told : "You have to find evidence and witnesses and take the case to court to prove the veracity of your allegation,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, February 17, 2021 3:01:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I am not afraid of anything. This is a good opportunity for both sides to work together for the benefit of the country and people. I am ready to explain,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, February 17, 2021 3:01:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "At the very least, we are supportive of the democratic process in Myanmar, while what we also have to do is maintain relations [with Myanmar] as well as possible because that will benefit all Thai people and border trade [with the neighbouring country]," "Thailand supports the democratic process. The rest is up to him to see how to proceed"

BangkokPost Thursday, February 11, 2021 2:23:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "We are supportive of the democratic process in Myanmar but what is most important today is to maintain good relations because it impacts the people, the economy, border trade, particularly now," "Thailand supports the democratic process. The rest is up to him to see how to proceed,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, February 10, 2021 5:49:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "We are supportive of the democratic process in Myanmar but what is most important today is to maintain good relations because it impacts the people, the economy, border trade, particularly now," "Thailand supports the democratic process. The rest is up to him to see how to proceed,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:46:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I want news reports to be presented carefully to avoid any impacts on the economic benefits," "We are neighbouring countries. We also need to listen to Asean's [stance]. I don't want any conflict to escalate, particularly in Thailand"

myanmarnews Monday, February 8, 2021 9:04:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut wrote : "We will not leave anyone behind," "At the same time, we are determined to look ahead and set the direction for the post-Covid economy"

BangkokPost Thursday, February 4, 2021 2:25:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I want news reports to be presented carefully to avoid any impacts on the economic benefits," "We are neighbouring countries. We also need to listen to Asean's [stance]. I don't want any conflict to escalate, particularly in Thailand"

BangkokPost Wednesday, February 3, 2021 2:07:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I will order prosecution for anything that is distorted and not factual that gets published, whether in media or on social media. I have to protect the government's credibility from those who are irresponsible with their remarks,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, January 20, 2021 3:49:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The Dawei development projects have had many problems. However, I expect the project will improve and result in better developments following negotiations between the two countries,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, January 20, 2021 3:06:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “Thailand has vast farmland but has neither made good use of it nor achieved cost-effectiveness in production. BCG Model is a key solution to boost productivity in limited farmland, create new products of high value and reduce dependence on other countries,”

pattayamail Wednesday, January 13, 2021 9:03:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The 2022 budget deficit will not affect fiscal discipline and the country's drive to move forward from the crisis caused by the Covid pandemic,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, January 12, 2021 2:45:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The 2022 budget deficit will not affect fiscal discipline and the country's drive to move forward from the crisis caused by the Covid pandemic,"

BangkokPost Monday, January 11, 2021 12:50:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "In a crisis, there are always opportunities. And in the Covid-19 crisis, we can turn Thailand into a medical hub,"

BangkokPost Thursday, January 7, 2021 4:18:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Many people have been waiting today to see whether I would impose a nationwide lockdown. We have to look at the severity of infection in each area,"

BangkokPost Friday, December 25, 2020 2:31:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "That is why we must be especially careful at our airports, train entry points, bus and car entry points, sea entry points and all other places where people enter the country," "I thank the many people involved in ensuring the security of these entry points for their diligence because it only takes a few infected people slipping past them to create great economic and health hardship for hundreds of thousands of others,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, December 23, 2020 2:05:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I may have to announce more measures. In particular, New Year celebrations may have to be called off,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, December 22, 2020 5:08:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "If they remain too lax, the outbreak will cause more economic problems and has nationwide impacts,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, December 22, 2020 5:08:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Thailand is not and won't be a republic. That's impossible,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, December 9, 2020 2:41:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “Thailand is not a republic. It’s impossible”

BangkokPost Tuesday, December 8, 2020 4:31:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Those who sneak back will face legal punishment because they are irresponsible towards others and society as a whole,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, December 8, 2020 2:21:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I told security agencies to use aerial photography or drones to survey any new natural crossings that might be used by illegal border crossers so additional barricades and patrols can be deployed there,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, December 8, 2020 2:21:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “We expect that this vaccine should receive approval for its use and production mid next year. If we speed up procedures, we can soon welcome a lot of visitors to the country and the economy can be restored,”

pattayamail Friday, November 27, 2020 1:09:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The next step for digital government is to improve convenience for the public sector through a central platform that supports interaction with people,"

BangkokPost Friday, November 27, 2020 3:21:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Thailand, too, must be able to get sufficient doses of a successful vaccine early," "That is why, a few months ago, I made the decision for Thailand to seek to partner in vaccine production with an eminent vaccine research group as a way of securing a vaccine early"

BangkokPost Thursday, November 26, 2020 2:42:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "It is among all those laws. Do you understand the term all laws?"

BangkokPost Saturday, November 21, 2020 3:32:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The person who made such a claim was ill-informed. How can we trust him?"

BangkokPost Saturday, November 21, 2020 3:32:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The situation is not easing in a good direction and there is a tendency for conflict to escalate into more violence. If not addressed, this could cause damage to the country and the beloved institution, as well as to peace and the safety of people's lives and property,"

BangkokPost Friday, November 20, 2020 3:34:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The degree and strictness of law enforcement must increase because we do not want the incident to recur. I have already said there must not be violence between them,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, November 18, 2020 2:11:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Violence has occurred. Maximum precautions must be taken. Police are responsible for making these decisions,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, November 18, 2020 2:11:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "It is a time when we must quickly strengthen the economy. Many people are being affected. We must consider the hardships of people throughout the country.... We need foreign investment,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, November 18, 2020 2:11:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I am leaving that to the court,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:39:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "You only talked about a coup but you did not mention the parliamentary dictatorship that preceded it?"

BangkokPost Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:15:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Let us respect the law and parliamentary democracy, and let our views be presented through our representatives in parliament,"

BangkokPost Thursday, October 22, 2020 1:53:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “The only way to a lasting solution for all sides that is fair for those on the streets as well as for the many millions who choose not to go on the streets, is to discuss and resolve these differences through the parliamentary process,”

BangkokPost Wednesday, October 21, 2020 4:21:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “The only sure way to achieve a sustainable, enduring resolution to the problems is to speak to each other, respect the due process of law, and then let the will of the people be resolved in parliament,”

BangkokPost Wednesday, October 21, 2020 4:21:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut told : “Our job is to protect the country and eliminate ill-intentioned actions aimed at creating chaos and conflict in the country,”

BangkokPost Wednesday, October 21, 2020 12:33:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut declared : "We are duty-bound to protect the country and eliminate ill-intentioned actions aimed at creating chaos and conflict in the country,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, October 21, 2020 2:21:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “The government supports the opening of a special parliamentary session,”

BangkokPost Monday, October 19, 2020 1:58:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said ( about Royal Thai ) : “On behalf of the Royal Thai Government and the Thai people, I have the honour to extend to you my congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the Independence Day of the republic of Uganda,”

ChimpsReport Thursday, October 8, 2020 1:23:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "He comes in at the right time and he knows what to do,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, October 7, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I am not talking about Mr Arkhom," "I am talking about [someone] who will take the post"

BangkokPost Saturday, October 3, 2020 5:07:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "We are finding ways to manage the budget to ensure transparency," "Therefore, it may have to be slow. Screening must be done from the initial level by provincial committees"

BangkokPost Saturday, October 3, 2020 5:07:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Despite a possible resurgence of Covid-19, the government will continue opening the country to boost tourism and travel. In the long term, we expect to see labourers move to work in their hometowns and communities but that will take time,"

BangkokPost Sunday, September 27, 2020 4:29:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Any major flare-up of infections will lead to terrible consequences and even worse economic destruction, the likes of which we have never seen. Please think about this,"

BangkokPost Friday, September 18, 2020 2:28:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Please think of the tens of millions of other people with whom you share this country -- mass gatherings come at a very heavy price for everyone: the risk of new infections, the risk of mass outbreaks and the risk of a return to lockdowns," "Let's try and get through this global crisis and defeat Covid together first. Then we can come back to politics"

BangkokPost Friday, September 18, 2020 2:28:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Officials will do their duty. I told them to handle [the protesters] gently because they are young,"

BangkokPost Friday, September 18, 2020 2:28:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Have all the candidates mentioned in the media been chosen by me? I have said nothing. Where did you get the names from?"

BangkokPost Friday, September 18, 2020 2:28:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Officials will do their duty. I told them to respond gently because they [protesters] are young,"

BangkokPost Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:26:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I ask that they refrain from wrongdoing. Government places have rules and there are laws. Any action that would cause fighting should be avoided,"

BangkokPost Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:26:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut wrote : “I am happy to see the sincere support from everyone who is ready to help fellow citizens and the nation. I confirm that the government is listening to all parties,”

pattayamail Thursday, September 17, 2020 1:17:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "We have to look at medium- and long-term problems too as we don't know when the Covid situation will end,"

BangkokPost Thursday, September 17, 2020 3:02:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I'm just letting you know [about the cost]. Don't accuse me of not supporting [charter amendments]. If I didn't support it, I would not push for the referendum bill,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, September 9, 2020 2:05:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I assure you the government will still be able to work because regulations are in place to govern the running of the country," "The deputy prime minister in charge of the economy is still there to oversee the Finance Ministry. Don't worry. As premier, I will also oversee everything"

BangkokPost Thursday, September 3, 2020 4:43:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I'm still in charge. I can give instructions," "Rest assured that we will still go ahead [with the projects] as before. Foreign investors will be welcome when Covid-19 eases"

BangkokPost Thursday, September 3, 2020 4:43:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "It will be done in a timely fashion"

BangkokPost Thursday, September 3, 2020 4:43:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut told : “If our people still have a lot of debt and at a young age, it will affect their whole lives,”

weeklyblitz Wednesday, June 16, 2021 6:50:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “We will find a way to solve the problems to ensure maximum benefit for people, and alleviate their worries,”

weeklyblitz Wednesday, June 16, 2021 6:50:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “Now, it is time for us to look further into the future at reopening the country to welcome tourists back into Thailand again. This is a crucial means to ease hardship faced by people who have not been able to make a living for a long time,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, June 16, 2021 4:20:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “Tourists who have completed their vaccination should be able to travel to Thailand without any quarantine or restrictions that would cause inconvenience. Advertisement. "As for Thais who travel overseas, if they have completed their vaccination already, they should be able to return to their country without any quarantine as well,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, June 16, 2021 4:20:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut told : "If our people still have a lot of debt and at a young age, it will affect their whole lives,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, June 15, 2021 1:11:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I'm not blaming anyone. Others may not have the same understanding of the issue because information is being passed through too many channels,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, June 15, 2021 2:37:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I make no promises about the 'cobras' [a reference to renegade politicians who defy party resolutions] because MPs are given a free vote,"

BangkokPost Friday, June 11, 2021 3:25:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The new employment scheme is meant to alleviate the financial hardship of people affected by Covid-19," "Measures to assist entrepreneurs will be decided later"

BangkokPost Wednesday, June 9, 2021 2:23:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut told : "The budget bill will help drive our economy out of this economic crisis caused by the outbreak as well as quickly restore growth,"

BangkokPost Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:28:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut told : "There are limitations and risks that could affect Thailand's economic recovery in 2021,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, June 1, 2021 7:36:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I don't want the issue to become politicised,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:05:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut added : "Japan has played an important role in the Thai economy for a long time," "Thailand has been committed to improving the business environment for foreign investors"

BangkokPost Friday, May 21, 2021 3:13:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The Social Security Office will coordinate registration for this vaccination programme by asking all companies to submit information about their employees who want to get jabs under this programme,"

BangkokPost Thursday, May 20, 2021 2:46:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I told the BMA and the ministry to clarify to prevent any misunderstandings. The services will be ready by June,"

BangkokPost Friday, May 14, 2021 2:44:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I confirm the government plans [to offer] walk-in services if there are enough vaccine doses,"

BangkokPost Friday, May 14, 2021 2:44:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I'd like to invite everyone to come for a [Covid-19] vaccine. We need to vaccinate as many people as possible so that Thailand will be able to move forward,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:47:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “The government will implement the second-phase measures once the outbreak is contained possibly during July-December,” “We expect these measures will cover 51 million people and generate 473 billion baht in the economy”

BangkokPost Wednesday, May 5, 2021 3:08:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The government successfully negotiated to acquire 5-10 million doses of Sputnik V and 5-10 million doses of Pfizer,"

BangkokPost Friday, April 30, 2021 4:10:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "These essential health workers work on the front line and risk their health every single day," "Thus, the government has set a target to have all medical workers and frontline health workers inoculated by the end of this month"

BangkokPost Saturday, April 24, 2021 4:51:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I don't know him. Just leave him be," "I won't answer that. Don't relay a question from someone who is not even in the country"

BangkokPost Friday, April 23, 2021 3:11:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I won't answer. Don't relay a question from someone who is not in the country. "

BangkokPost Thursday, April 22, 2021 3:45:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Let me be clear. It's not that we acted too late or too little," "Everything depends on the situation at a given time. We didn't want to subject people to risk when the vaccine was first produced. Several countries opted to do the same"

BangkokPost Wednesday, April 21, 2021 2:44:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “Let me be clear. It’s not that we acted too late or too little. Everything depends on the situation at a given time. We don’t want to subject people to risk when the vaccine was first produced. Several countries opted to do the same,”

BangkokPost Tuesday, April 20, 2021 1:48:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "My heart aches every time we need to roll out these measures,"

BangkokPost Saturday, April 17, 2021 3:31:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I am pleased to see private hospitals express their intention to acquire vaccines, which helps the government with the task," "Vaccine imports by private hospitals still face obstacles and we need to find ways to overcome them"

BangkokPost Monday, April 12, 2021 3:13:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I have ordered the legal team to consider whether it is against the law or not. Using the term Thai Khu Fa ... is not [right],"

BangkokPost Saturday, April 10, 2021 5:13:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The government is trying its very best to strike a balance between the need to stimulate the economy through tourism promotion and containing the spread of the outbreak,"

BangkokPost Thursday, April 8, 2021 2:43:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Thailand will not turn them away,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, March 31, 2021 1:50:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Thailand will not turn them away," "When they are in trouble, we will not deny them entry to our country"

BangkokPost Tuesday, March 30, 2021 2:03:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “We don’t want there to be a mass migration into our areas but we must also keep human rights in mind,”

BangkokPost Tuesday, March 30, 2021 7:16:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "We don't want an exodus into our territory, but we will observe human rights, too,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, March 30, 2021 2:00:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "You have to look at the law. If I don't take action, there will be disruption in traffic. We are just taking back space. There have been many warnings,"

BangkokPost Monday, March 29, 2021 4:11:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "You have to look at the law. If I don't take action, there will be disruption in traffic. We are just taking back space. There have been many warnings,"

BangkokPost Monday, March 29, 2021 2:37:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut told : "Please, let this be an internal problem. We don't want to have an exodus, evacuation into our territory but we will observe human rights too,"

BangkokPost Monday, March 29, 2021 1:11:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut told : "We don't want to have an exodus into our territory, but we will observe human rights, too,"

BangkokPost Monday, March 29, 2021 1:11:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut told : "We don't want to have an exodus into our territory, but we will observe human rights, too,"

BangkokPost Monday, March 29, 2021 12:21:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Today people can have confidence. The prime minister is not only important person. Everyone is important to their own family. Everyone is equally important. So we will speed up vaccinations as soon as possible,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, March 16, 2021 8:48:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "This Friday the CCSA (Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration) will consider easing measures and allowing activities during the Songkran festival. The government must also take care of the economy,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, March 16, 2021 8:48:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “I insist the crowd-control measures were in accordance with international standards and police did not violate the protesters’ rights,”

pattayatoday Monday, March 15, 2021 6:52:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Stop speculating who will get which cabinet post," "It is up to party leaders to nominate, and I will choose"

BangkokPost Friday, March 5, 2021 2:13:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The government is in the process of considering what can be allowed, whether to permit some activities or all of them. But if the virus spreads [because of it], the government might be blamed for it," "So I call for your understanding. Easing restrictions is not an easy call to make since the government has to take responsibility for the whole country"

BangkokPost Thursday, March 4, 2021 2:03:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I have already ordered the study so we can be prepared, but it's also important that we proceed in line with other countries,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, March 2, 2021 1:23:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I am sorry I misspoke. I talked too fast. But my brain is not smaller than yours,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:49:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Leave the issue in my care,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:49:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I insist the crowd-control measures were in accordance with international standards and police did not violate the protesters' rights,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:49:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Many companies have shown interest to register but their documents are not completed yet," "It is good that we will have more vaccines than the 65 million doses planned by the government now"

dhakatribune Friday, February 26, 2021 7:38:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Today is a historic day with the reception of the first lot of vaccine... The government has tried its best to receive vaccine as scheduled... Without any unexpected problems, subsequent lots will arrive as planned. We will have enough vaccine to develop herd immunity,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, February 24, 2021 8:22:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Many companies have shown interest to register but their documents are not completed yet," "It is good that we will have more vaccines than the 65 million doses planned by the government now"

BangkokPost Tuesday, February 23, 2021 4:34:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "This is because we have [real] information. We do not surf on social media alone,"

BangkokPost Thursday, February 18, 2021 2:39:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut told : "You have to find evidence and witnesses and take the case to court to prove the veracity of your allegation,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, February 17, 2021 3:01:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I am not afraid of anything. This is a good opportunity for both sides to work together for the benefit of the country and people. I am ready to explain,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, February 17, 2021 3:01:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "At the very least, we are supportive of the democratic process in Myanmar, while what we also have to do is maintain relations [with Myanmar] as well as possible because that will benefit all Thai people and border trade [with the neighbouring country]," "Thailand supports the democratic process. The rest is up to him to see how to proceed"

BangkokPost Thursday, February 11, 2021 2:23:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "We are supportive of the democratic process in Myanmar but what is most important today is to maintain good relations because it impacts the people, the economy, border trade, particularly now," "Thailand supports the democratic process. The rest is up to him to see how to proceed,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, February 10, 2021 5:49:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "We are supportive of the democratic process in Myanmar but what is most important today is to maintain good relations because it impacts the people, the economy, border trade, particularly now," "Thailand supports the democratic process. The rest is up to him to see how to proceed,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:46:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I want news reports to be presented carefully to avoid any impacts on the economic benefits," "We are neighbouring countries. We also need to listen to Asean's [stance]. I don't want any conflict to escalate, particularly in Thailand"

myanmarnews Monday, February 8, 2021 9:04:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut wrote : "We will not leave anyone behind," "At the same time, we are determined to look ahead and set the direction for the post-Covid economy"

BangkokPost Thursday, February 4, 2021 2:25:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I want news reports to be presented carefully to avoid any impacts on the economic benefits," "We are neighbouring countries. We also need to listen to Asean's [stance]. I don't want any conflict to escalate, particularly in Thailand"

BangkokPost Wednesday, February 3, 2021 2:07:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I will order prosecution for anything that is distorted and not factual that gets published, whether in media or on social media. I have to protect the government's credibility from those who are irresponsible with their remarks,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, January 20, 2021 3:49:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The Dawei development projects have had many problems. However, I expect the project will improve and result in better developments following negotiations between the two countries,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, January 20, 2021 3:06:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “Thailand has vast farmland but has neither made good use of it nor achieved cost-effectiveness in production. BCG Model is a key solution to boost productivity in limited farmland, create new products of high value and reduce dependence on other countries,”

pattayamail Wednesday, January 13, 2021 9:03:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The 2022 budget deficit will not affect fiscal discipline and the country's drive to move forward from the crisis caused by the Covid pandemic,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, January 12, 2021 2:45:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The 2022 budget deficit will not affect fiscal discipline and the country's drive to move forward from the crisis caused by the Covid pandemic,"

BangkokPost Monday, January 11, 2021 12:50:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "In a crisis, there are always opportunities. And in the Covid-19 crisis, we can turn Thailand into a medical hub,"

BangkokPost Thursday, January 7, 2021 4:18:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Many people have been waiting today to see whether I would impose a nationwide lockdown. We have to look at the severity of infection in each area,"

BangkokPost Friday, December 25, 2020 2:31:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "That is why we must be especially careful at our airports, train entry points, bus and car entry points, sea entry points and all other places where people enter the country," "I thank the many people involved in ensuring the security of these entry points for their diligence because it only takes a few infected people slipping past them to create great economic and health hardship for hundreds of thousands of others,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, December 23, 2020 2:05:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I may have to announce more measures. In particular, New Year celebrations may have to be called off,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, December 22, 2020 5:08:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "If they remain too lax, the outbreak will cause more economic problems and has nationwide impacts,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, December 22, 2020 5:08:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Thailand is not and won't be a republic. That's impossible,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, December 9, 2020 2:41:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “Thailand is not a republic. It’s impossible”

BangkokPost Tuesday, December 8, 2020 4:31:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Those who sneak back will face legal punishment because they are irresponsible towards others and society as a whole,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, December 8, 2020 2:21:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I told security agencies to use aerial photography or drones to survey any new natural crossings that might be used by illegal border crossers so additional barricades and patrols can be deployed there,"

BangkokPost Tuesday, December 8, 2020 2:21:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “We expect that this vaccine should receive approval for its use and production mid next year. If we speed up procedures, we can soon welcome a lot of visitors to the country and the economy can be restored,”

pattayamail Friday, November 27, 2020 1:09:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The next step for digital government is to improve convenience for the public sector through a central platform that supports interaction with people,"

BangkokPost Friday, November 27, 2020 3:21:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Thailand, too, must be able to get sufficient doses of a successful vaccine early," "That is why, a few months ago, I made the decision for Thailand to seek to partner in vaccine production with an eminent vaccine research group as a way of securing a vaccine early"

BangkokPost Thursday, November 26, 2020 2:42:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "It is among all those laws. Do you understand the term all laws?"

BangkokPost Saturday, November 21, 2020 3:32:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The person who made such a claim was ill-informed. How can we trust him?"

BangkokPost Saturday, November 21, 2020 3:32:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The situation is not easing in a good direction and there is a tendency for conflict to escalate into more violence. If not addressed, this could cause damage to the country and the beloved institution, as well as to peace and the safety of people's lives and property,"

BangkokPost Friday, November 20, 2020 3:34:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "The degree and strictness of law enforcement must increase because we do not want the incident to recur. I have already said there must not be violence between them,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, November 18, 2020 2:11:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Violence has occurred. Maximum precautions must be taken. Police are responsible for making these decisions,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, November 18, 2020 2:11:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "It is a time when we must quickly strengthen the economy. Many people are being affected. We must consider the hardships of people throughout the country.... We need foreign investment,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, November 18, 2020 2:11:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I am leaving that to the court,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:39:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "You only talked about a coup but you did not mention the parliamentary dictatorship that preceded it?"

BangkokPost Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:15:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Let us respect the law and parliamentary democracy, and let our views be presented through our representatives in parliament,"

BangkokPost Thursday, October 22, 2020 1:53:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “The only way to a lasting solution for all sides that is fair for those on the streets as well as for the many millions who choose not to go on the streets, is to discuss and resolve these differences through the parliamentary process,”

BangkokPost Wednesday, October 21, 2020 4:21:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “The only sure way to achieve a sustainable, enduring resolution to the problems is to speak to each other, respect the due process of law, and then let the will of the people be resolved in parliament,”

BangkokPost Wednesday, October 21, 2020 4:21:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut told : “Our job is to protect the country and eliminate ill-intentioned actions aimed at creating chaos and conflict in the country,”

BangkokPost Wednesday, October 21, 2020 12:33:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut declared : "We are duty-bound to protect the country and eliminate ill-intentioned actions aimed at creating chaos and conflict in the country,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, October 21, 2020 2:21:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : “The government supports the opening of a special parliamentary session,”

BangkokPost Monday, October 19, 2020 1:58:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said ( about Royal Thai ) : “On behalf of the Royal Thai Government and the Thai people, I have the honour to extend to you my congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the Independence Day of the republic of Uganda,”

ChimpsReport Thursday, October 8, 2020 1:23:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "He comes in at the right time and he knows what to do,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, October 7, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I am not talking about Mr Arkhom," "I am talking about [someone] who will take the post"

BangkokPost Saturday, October 3, 2020 5:07:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "We are finding ways to manage the budget to ensure transparency," "Therefore, it may have to be slow. Screening must be done from the initial level by provincial committees"

BangkokPost Saturday, October 3, 2020 5:07:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Despite a possible resurgence of Covid-19, the government will continue opening the country to boost tourism and travel. In the long term, we expect to see labourers move to work in their hometowns and communities but that will take time,"

BangkokPost Sunday, September 27, 2020 4:29:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Any major flare-up of infections will lead to terrible consequences and even worse economic destruction, the likes of which we have never seen. Please think about this,"

BangkokPost Friday, September 18, 2020 2:28:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Please think of the tens of millions of other people with whom you share this country -- mass gatherings come at a very heavy price for everyone: the risk of new infections, the risk of mass outbreaks and the risk of a return to lockdowns," "Let's try and get through this global crisis and defeat Covid together first. Then we can come back to politics"

BangkokPost Friday, September 18, 2020 2:28:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Officials will do their duty. I told them to handle [the protesters] gently because they are young,"

BangkokPost Friday, September 18, 2020 2:28:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Have all the candidates mentioned in the media been chosen by me? I have said nothing. Where did you get the names from?"

BangkokPost Friday, September 18, 2020 2:28:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "Officials will do their duty. I told them to respond gently because they [protesters] are young,"

BangkokPost Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:26:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I ask that they refrain from wrongdoing. Government places have rules and there are laws. Any action that would cause fighting should be avoided,"

BangkokPost Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:26:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut wrote : “I am happy to see the sincere support from everyone who is ready to help fellow citizens and the nation. I confirm that the government is listening to all parties,”

pattayamail Thursday, September 17, 2020 1:17:00 PM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "We have to look at medium- and long-term problems too as we don't know when the Covid situation will end,"

BangkokPost Thursday, September 17, 2020 3:02:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I'm just letting you know [about the cost]. Don't accuse me of not supporting [charter amendments]. If I didn't support it, I would not push for the referendum bill,"

BangkokPost Wednesday, September 9, 2020 2:05:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I assure you the government will still be able to work because regulations are in place to govern the running of the country," "The deputy prime minister in charge of the economy is still there to oversee the Finance Ministry. Don't worry. As premier, I will also oversee everything"

BangkokPost Thursday, September 3, 2020 4:43:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "I'm still in charge. I can give instructions," "Rest assured that we will still go ahead [with the projects] as before. Foreign investors will be welcome when Covid-19 eases"

BangkokPost Thursday, September 3, 2020 4:43:00 AM EAT

Gen Prayut said : "It will be done in a timely fashion"

BangkokPost Thursday, September 3, 2020 4:43:00 AM EAT