Prayut, top brass dismiss Chavalit's warning of possible counter-coup
The Nation December 8, 2014 6:16 pm
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Monday hit back at a counter-coup warning from former prime minister General Chavalit Yongchaiyud, saying he would not stage a coup against his own government and he was confident others would not either.
The military's top brass has also played down the warning, claiming the military is united under Prayut.
Chavalit's comments on Sunday came at a time when Prayut and his government have experienced a slight drop in popularity, according to a Bangkok Poll that was taken to mark the government's third month in power.
The government scored relatively poorly for its economic performance but the public gave it the tick of approval for overseeing political stability.
Before Chavalit called a press conference to discuss the counter-coup talk, news broke that the Supreme Court had ruled that Naruemol Nanthachot, the daughter of General Samrit Nanthachot, Chavalit's close aide, was "unusually rich" and assets worth Bt86 million had been confiscated.
Chavalit advised Prayut to tone down his attitude in order to gain support from all sides.
He said the government should not view people with different views as the enemy.
He also warned the government to ensure it made solving economic problems its first priority, with political issues a secondary concern.
The ex-PM fears fresh political turmoil will arise as a result of the pending new constitution and there could be a counter-coup.
Chavalit also expressed concern about the government's policies when dealing with insurgency in the deep South.
Defence Minister and Army chief Udomdej Sitabutr labelled Chavalit's comments personal opinion.
He said the government was doing its best to address the country's problems and the military observed orders from Prayut, who seized power from the elected government in May.
Prayut, top brass dismiss Chavalit's warning of possible counter-coup
The Nation December 8, 2014 6:16 pm
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Monday hit back at a counter-coup warning from former prime minister General Chavalit Yongchaiyud, saying he would not stage a coup against his own government and he was confident others would not either.
The military's top brass has also played down the warning, claiming the military is united under Prayut.
Chavalit's comments on Sunday came at a time when Prayut and his government have experienced a slight drop in popularity, according to a Bangkok Poll that was taken to mark the government's third month in power.
The government scored relatively poorly for its economic performance but the public gave it the tick of approval for overseeing political stability.
Before Chavalit called a press conference to discuss the counter-coup talk, news broke that the Supreme Court had ruled that Naruemol Nanthachot, the daughter of General Samrit Nanthachot, Chavalit's close aide, was "unusually rich" and assets worth Bt86 million had been confiscated.
Chavalit advised Prayut to tone down his attitude in order to gain support from all sides.
He said the government should not view people with different views as the enemy.
He also warned the government to ensure it made solving economic problems its first priority, with political issues a secondary concern.
The ex-PM fears fresh political turmoil will arise as a result of the pending new constitution and there could be a counter-coup.
Chavalit also expressed concern about the government's policies when dealing with insurgency in the deep South.
Defence Minister and Army chief Udomdej Sitabutr labelled Chavalit's comments personal opinion.
He said the government was doing its best to address the country's problems and the military observed orders from Prayut, who seized power from the elected government in May.
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