BANGKOK, Jan 21 – Deputy Defence Minister/Army chief Gen Udomedej Sitabutr is confident that there will be no untoward incident tomorrow when the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) votes on the impeachment of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra over her government's controversial rice pledging scheme.
Speaking to reporters yesterday, Gen Udomedej said he is not worried by speculation that supporters of the former premier are preparing to show up to express support for her.
He said security authorities are closely monitoring the situation and he is certain that they will be able to take care of it.
Reminding the public that martial law remains in effect nationwide, Gen Udomedej said the public can express their opinions but they must do so without violating the law.
On the order of Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha that the cabinet and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) explain to local residents about the impeachment case against Ms Yingluck, the army chief said the military, for its part, will provide facts how the case has developed but it will not state who is right or wrong in the case. (MCOT online news)
