Decree to remain in place, says Prayut

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has his temperature taken before chairing the Police Commission meeting at the Royal Thai Police office on Monday. The premier said the government has not yet cancelled the emergency decree. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday insisted the government has not yet cancelled the emergency decree as there remain concerns that the special law is still needed, although easing of restrictions will continue and the cabinet will reassess the situation when the time is right.

Gen Prayut's remarks came after Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Rangsiman Rome urged the government to stop renewing the decree, which has been extended 18 times in two years despite the drop in Covid-19 cases and easing of restrictions.