BANGKOK, May 31 (TNA) — Myanmar Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing on Friday paid respect to late Thai Privy Council President Gen Prem Tinsulanonda at Wat Benchamabophit and also recalled his memorable moments with Gen Prem.
Sen- Gen Min Aung Hlaing was welcomed by Chief of Defence Forces General Pornpipat Benyasri and Navy chief Admiral Luechai Ruddvisited at Gen Prem’s Bangkok residence.
The Myanmar general signed a condolence book at the residence before of bidding farewell to Gen Prem at his funeral at Wat Benjamabophit temple.
Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing told reporters that he regarded Gen Prem as his “godfather”. Gen Prem was one year younger than his own father who passed away in 2002.
He recalled the first time he met Prem in 2012 after taking the position of Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief and how he learned from Gen Prem’s experience in the military and politics and valuable advice.
Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing arrived at Wat Benchamabophit at 11.30am to pay respect to the late Gen Prem before leaving for Myanmar. (TNA)
