Thai King worried about people, not palaces, Army chief says

His Majesty the King does not want the government to be overly concerned about the Royal Palace because he believes the water should flow “naturally”, according to Army chief Prayuth Chanocha.

Prayuth, who has been in liaison with palace authorities on how to defend royal residence which is high on the government’s antiflood plan, said the message from His Majesty was that the monarch did not want “anything special” to be done regarding the palace.

“His Majesty is very worried about the Thai people. He always has been and always will be.

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