THEY SAID IT

“TECHNICOLOUR THAILAND IS BACK.”

Reuters news agency, on the end of official mourning.

“THE MILITARY HAS GOT THE WHIP HAND.”

Kevin Hewison, emeritus professor of Asian studies, University of North Carolina, wraps up the Thai political situation for The Associated Press news agency.

“I DIDN’T SEE THAT COMING.”

Varanon Peetiwan, after the prime minister used Section 44 to dismiss him from his position as director-general of the Employment Department, Ministry of Labour.

“DON’T KEEP ASKING ME ABOUT LIFTING THE BAN.”

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, prime minister, says the more reporters ask him to lift the ban on political activities, the later it will be.

“THE BAN ON POLITICAL PARTIES WON’T BE LIFTED YET.”

Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, deputy prime minister, minister of defence, world-class coup expert, the day before Gen Prayut’s response.

“WOMAN 65, NEEDS BOYFRIEND BETWEEN 60-70 YEARS OLD.”

Sign erected on her home’s fence by “lonely” and twice-divorced Sompong Chomphupraphet, 65, of Phibun Mangsahan district, Ubon Ratchathani.

“WHEN A PROJECT IS RUSHED, THERE ARE BOUND TO BE MISTAKES.”

Suradech Ta wee sa en gs ak ult hai,CEO,C ho Thavee Plc, on the failure of the new welfare card bus-fare system, promises that everything will work within 60 days.

“THAILAND STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH [THE VICTIMS] AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.”

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after the terrorist attack by a truck driver killed eight people in New York City.

“TERRORISE OCTOBER 31.”

French group Centre Mediatique An-Nur, a pro-Islamic State propaganda outlet, called early last week for Halloween terrorist attacks.

“THERE ARE EIGHT DEAD AND 15 WITH SERIOUS BUT NON-LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES.”

James O’Neill, New York City police commissioner, after a man in a pickup truck yelling “Allahu akbar” mowed down pedestrians and cyclists in a Halloween terrorist attack.

“ALL OF HER PASSPORTS HAVE BEEN REVOKED NOW.”

Don Pramudwinai, minister of foreign affairs, claims the fugitive female’s whereabouts are unknown.