BANGKOK, June 15 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha
vows to hold local elections as planned this year despite the ongoing COVID-19.
Some government officials have suggested that local
elections including Bangkok gubernatorial poll might be postponed in order to
not affect the COVID-19 prevention measures.
Gen Prayut, however, told reporters on Monday that local
elections would go ahead this year as planned.
The government would have to discuss in details with the
Interior Ministry and the Election Commission, he said.
Many fear that the coronavirus pandemic could cause delays
of polls since the local governments and related agencies may have to divert
funds to fight the virus. (TNA)
