THEY SAID IT
“WE ARE CONFIDENT WE CAN CONTINUE WITH THE DAM’S CONSTRUCTION.”
Pisit Serewiwattana, president of Thai lender-banks to the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy project, whose key holding dam collapsed because it rained “too much”.
“I’LL NEED TO MAKE MORE TRIPS TO THE PROVINCES.” Gen (Ret) Prayut Chan-o-cha, prime minister, chief aerobics instructor, head of the ruling military council (NCPO), national roadmap cartographer, on his intense disappointment that some people still want to vote for political parties that always make trouble for him.
“THERE WILL BE NO RECONCILIATION.”
Veera Somkwamkid, activist, on the regime’s policy to permit political activities only by pro-military parties.
“I HOPED MY STUDENTS WOULD BE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE.”
Wipha Banyen, Kamphaeng Phet school director, who faces ruin because she signed loan guarantees for 21 students who have turned out to be deadbeats.
“YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND OUR PROCEDURES.”
Ronnasit Phrueksayachiwa, district official, Klong Toey, “explaining” why the district took no action against teacher Timtong Panya-in, accused of raping 21 female students over three years.
“YOU HELD UP AN EXAMPLE TO US ALL.”
Malcolm Turnbull, prime minister of Australia, gave awards to divers involved in the rescue of the Wild Boars and said cooperation could be an example for international leaders.
“CONTINUE YOUR EFFORTS TO CLAMP DOWN ON DRUG TRAFFICKERS.”
Gen Prawit “Watchman” Wongsuwon instructs anti-drug agents based in the triborder area of Ubon Ratchathani province.
“THE BOARD RISKS BEING A PART OF THE PROBLEM.” Kobsak Chutikul, ex-ambassador and member of parliament, on resigning from the advisory board meant to advise Myanmar on Rohingya policy.
“INCORRECT AND UNFAIR.” Surakiart Sathirathai, ex-foreign minister, head of Aung San Suu Kyi’s advisory board on the Rohingya, on criticism by former ambassador Kobsak.
“PEACE WITH IRAN WOULD BE THE MOTHER OF ALL PEACE AND WAR WITH IRAN WOULD BE THE MOTHER OF ALL WARS.”
Hassan Rouhani, president of Iran, in a message to US President Donald Trump.