PM plays down splits over attire

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has tried to calm down growing discontent among people who resent those not wearing black or white during the mourning period for the late King, saying this should be a time of national unity.

Government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said the prime minister believed all Thais revered and were loyal to the late King and wanted to wear black or white to grieve his passing.

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