But the rumours – which claimed the tax collected would be spent on improving police stations – were quickly denied on Sunday by government Spokesman Lt-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd. Sansern also dismissed widespread reports that Prayut had donated just Bt20 to Artiwara’s campaign when he met the rock star at Government House recently. He said the government wished that people would follow the news with discretion so they did not believe fake or distorted information shared online. “We ask those who disseminated fake or false information to stop these acts or face serious legal action,” Sansern said. Donations to the talk-of-the-town charity run yesterday topped Bt716,206,770.

Source: The Nation Bangkok December 10, 2017 10:31 UTC