THEY SAID IT

“THEY MUST BE PROSECUTED WITH NO EXCEPTIONS.”

Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, minister of transport, on finding, fixing and punishing everyone involved in the Rolls-Royce ‘millions for engines’ bribery case.

“INITIAL INFORMATION IS ENOUGH TO IDENTIFY INDIVIDUALSINVOLVED.”

Charamporn Jotikasthira, president, Thai Airways International, on a detailed report of Rolls-Royce bribery of officials.

“OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE WILL COMPETE ON THE GLOBAL STAGE.”

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, prime minister, chief aerobics instructor, head of the ruling military council, urges teachers to adapt to 21st century needs in education.

“NO.”

Suthep Thaugsuban, leader of People’s Democratic Reform Committee and the Bangkok Shutdown, refuses to sign reconciliation pact.

“IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH AN AMNESTY.”

Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, deputy prime minister and chief coup consultant, on plans for a pact where leading group leaders would pledge support for reconciliation.

“SOCIETY WANTS ISSUES RELATING TO UNITY TO BE CLARIFIED.”

Abhisit Vejjajiva, Democrat Party leader, supports reconciliation efforts after it is determined who broke the law.

“THOSE IN POWER MUST SHOW SINCERITY AND MAINTAIN IMPARTIALITY.”

Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, Pheu Thai Party, says reconciliation can succeed only if those in power remain impartial.

“WORSE THAN PROSTITUTES.”

Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, on the US media after allegations he holds compromising information on US President Donald Trump.

“I EXPECT TO SEE A WOMAN PRESIDENT.”

Barack Obama, in his last media conference as US chief executive, said he also expects a future “Latino president, a Jewish president, a Hindu president”.

“ONE SECOND CAN MEAN LIFE OR DEATH.”

Dr Anucha Sethasathian, secretary-general, National Institute for Emergency Medicine, on blocking ambulances carrying patients in extreme distress.