Angry Thais took to social media to criticize the deal, and the hashtag “People don’t want submarines” trended on Twitter. | AFP
Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri announced Monday Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha — also defense minister — had “requested the navy to consider a delay” in the purchase of the two additional submarines.Prayut’s military-aligned administration is under fire from near-daily protests demanding his resignation and a complete overhaul of the government — which the demonstrators consider illegitimate.
“The prime minister has given priority to the concern of the public who are worried about the economy,” Anucha said.
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