Gen Prem passed away from heart failure at Phramongkutklao Hospital last Sunday at 98. Gen Prem made the decision to step aside despite support for him to stay on as prime minister for another term. Known for his integrity, Gen Prem was a man of few words, but he knew how to keep things running in the country's best interests. Gen Pitsanu Phuttawong, a close-aide to Gen Prem said the late statesman intended to bequeath all his savings to help the poor through sustainable projects. Gen Prem also warned his close aides not to pursue any personal benefits on the back of the poor, one of his close aides said.

Source: Bangkok Post June 01, 2019 00:11 UTC