However, Mr Anucha said he decided to accept the role of spokesman after being given reassurances that the government wanted to bring all opposing groups together to talk. "I thought by taking the position of government spokesman I could play a role in helping to prevent confrontation,'' he said. Against the backdrop of the ongoing anti-government protests, Mr Anucha said he still believed that retaliation is not an answer. If we can be mindful and control our emotions like good Buddhists, we will also be more forgiving on social media,'' Mr Anucha said. Mr Anucha added it was a government spokesman's responsibility to clarify the government's work to the public.

Source: Bangkok Post September 13, 2020 23:15 UTC