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Thai PM Prayuth warns media, says has power to execute reporters
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 13:00
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(Reuters) - Thai junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha lashed out at journalists on Wednesday, saying he would “probably just execute” those who did “not report the truth”, in the latest outburst aimed at Thailand's media.
Last month Prayuth said he had the power to shut down news outlets. On Wednesday, he took an even harsher line.
“We'll probably just execute them,” said Prayuth, without a trace of a smile, when asked by reporters how the government would deal with those that do not adhere to the official line.
“You don't have to support the government, but you should report the truth,” the former army chief said, telling reporters to write in a way that bolsters national reconciliation in the kingdom …. http://uk.reuters.com
Source: http://luismmx.blogspot.com/2015/03/thai-pm-prayuth-warns-media-says-has.html
