Wan sorry for scathing FB post
Wan Ubumrung, son of former deputy prime minister Chalerm Ubumrung, apologised yesterday to the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), the prime minister and the government over his previous harsh words against them.
In a Facebook message posted at 10am yesterday, Mr Wan said he had posted a message on the Facebook account “Wan Ubumrung” on Tuesday criticising the NCPO and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as well as the military regime on several issues, which he later realised was inappropriate and could be illegal.
After reconsidering the wording in his message, Mr Wan said he became aware his previous message was “incorrect” and had caused damage to the NCPO and the government.
“I truly feel remorseful [for my mistake] and would like to apologise to all executives of the government and NCPO. I hope you will forgive me,” said Mr Wan in his Facebook message.
After posting the apology, Mr Wan went to Government House with a garland of flowers in hand to apologise to Gen Prayut, the NCPO and other parties in person.
He told reporters at Government House that he was a real man, brave enough to admit his mistake and take responsibility for it when it occurred.
Mr Wan’s Facebook post, in which he heatedly criticised the PM, the NCPO and the government, sparked controversy in social media, partly because of the ferocity of the wording.
In the post, Mr Wan had said he wished he could give up his Thai citizenship because he could no longer bear how awful the current government is.
Mr Wan also asked when the next general election would be held.
The post included many swear words against the PM, the government and the NCPO.