Royal trip to Hua Hin has nothing to do with the political situation: Army Chief

Army commander General Prayuth Chan-ocha yesterday defended the monarchy against what he called unfair criticism, and lambasted rumour-mongers calling for a coup to end the ongoing political instability.

He said Their Majesties’ current stay outside Bangkok did not signify anything about a looming political confrontation, and that comment and speculation on reasons for their trip, on social media, was not fair towards the monarchy.

Read more: The Nation