'Uncaring' govt sees discontent mountThe 'Thai Mai Thon' (Impatient Thais) group led by Jatuporn Prompan are calling for the resignation of the prime minister. Apichart JinakulThe poor performance of the state in controlling the Covid-19 pandemic, with record numbers of infections almost every day, has stripped Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his government of the public's confidence. The past few days have seen a sharp rise in criticism against the government from those in the middle class, especially among many typically classified as "politically neutral" or even supporters of the prime minister. His use of na ja' as a tease at the end of a press conference only made things worse. Several in the food industry are angry that the prime minister invoked the eat-in ban late on Saturday night, backtracking on earlier promises to the contrary.

Source: Bangkok Post July 02, 2021 23:26 UTC