Gen Prem assures Prayut’s government is not corrupt

BANGKOK, April 10 (TNA) -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha led his cabinet ministers and senior military officers and government officials to extend their best wishes on the occasion of the Songkran festival to Privy Council president and statesman Prem Tinsulanonda who in response insisted that the government was not corrupt. In the meeting at Gen Prem’s Si Sao Thewes residence, Gen Prayut said he was always secure and happy to see Gen Prem remained healthy and was capable of advising his government. In response, Gen Prem said that he was pleased to see the prime minister, the armed forces and government officials taking good care of the nation. He also said that he could confidently assure that the government was not corrupt and was genuinely working for the public interest. “The people who are honest have wide visions, help others and do not serve their own interest or protect their siblings. I always tell friends that they can see by themselves if the government is capable or not. But I can say with confidence that the government of Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is not corrupt,” Gen Prem said. He also encouraged Gen Prayut to maintain national cultures, saying the conservation of cultures and traditions is equivalent to the protection of the nation. (END)