28 weeks later: Prayuth, censorship and the media in post-coup Thailand

This is the second part in our week-long series looking at Thailand six months or 28 weeks after the military coup. Click on the links to read earlier installments:Introduction Part 1: The Economy -

Thai coup leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. Pic: AP.

Since his time as army chief, General Prayuth Chan-ochas relationship with the media has been strenuous at best. Now as the coup leader and prime minister he constantly in the limelight, and his gaffes are under more scrutiny than ever. On the other hand, the media itself is facing stringent censorship.

Reporter 1: [...] so it will be sorted very soon in order to have elections, right?

Prayuth: [inaudible]see my first answer, I already said it.

Reporter 1: General, may I ask another question: are you now the prime minister?

Prayuth: [pause] It is in progressI dont know yet, well see, keep calm! [points to the reporter] You wanna be it?

Reporter 1: [sarcastically] YES, YES, YES!

Prayuth: Ok, thats enough! Thank you very much

Reporter 2: General, just a quick questionhow long will the timeline, roadmap take until a new election?

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28 weeks later: Prayuth, censorship and the media in post-coup Thailand