Thai PM warns over potential for violence after political rallies

The Thai PM has ordered security officials to look at how to avoid political conflict after pro- and anti-government rallies on the weekend. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha told reporters after a Tuesday (Jan 14) cabinet meeting that he was worried that further such gatherings could stoke greater division or violence in the country. - AFP

BANGKOK: Thailand’s Prime Minister has ordered security officials to look at how to avoid political conflict after pro- and anti-government rallies on the weekend.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha told reporters after a Tuesday (Jan 14) cabinet meeting that he was worried that further such gatherings could stoke greater division or violence in the country.