He said some people had successfully modified engines to increase vehicle speed – but for illegal road racers. Why don’t we guide them towards using their talents for legal activities instead?” Prayut suggested. “If they have good skills with gun making, they may work well for authorities in the legal line of gun manufacturing,” he added. Prayut said instead of arresting creative people on the wrong side of the law, it might be better to spur them into working for the country. Prayut said Thai inventors, for example, might think of how to combine electric appliances to increase functionality and convenience.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 20, 2017 18:00 UTC