THEY SAID IT

“THEY WANTED TO KILL ME.”

Pol Maj Gen Paween Pongsirin, who led the investigations into human trafficking in the South, flees to Australia and requests political asylum from “influential” military and government officials.

“NO AIR CARRIERS FROM THAILAND WERE ADDED TO THE AIR SAFETY LIST.”

Press release, European Commission, adding it will work with Thai authorities to enhance aviation safety.

“THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN BEATEN.”

General Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, junta chief and top law enforcement officer, claims credit for arresting students bound for Rajabhakti Park in order to save them.

“THE PARK IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS.”

Officials to sightseers at Rajabhakti Park, after it was closed on Monday to prevent possible political protests.

“HEAVY-HANDED AND COMPLETELY UNJUSTIFIABLE ARRESTS.”

Amnesty International demands the release of Thai activists arrested before protesting alleged corruption.

“I DON’T KNOW WHY HE HAS TO SHARE SUCH INFORMATION.”

General Prime Minister Prayut, after the arrest of a man who posted an infographic of the Rajabhakti Park scandal on Facebook.

“I HAD HOPED [FOR] RELAXATION OF FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY.”

Mark Kent, British ambassador, in The Tweet comparing treatment of student and ultranationalist demonstrations.

“THE NCPO REGRETS THAT THIS HAPPENED.”

Maj Gen Werachon Sukondhapatipak, deputy junta spokesman, on The Tweet by the British ambassador.

“WE GET WARNINGS LIKE THIS MANY TIMES.”

Pol Maj Gen Apichart Suribunya, Interpol director, says there is “no credible threat” of terrorism inside Thailand by Islamic State.

“HOW WILL THEY KNOW IF I’M MUSLIM?”

Adham Hamada, Cairo businessman, addresses Donald Trump’s suggestion to ban all Muslims from the United States.