BANGKOK: -- The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has no immediate plan to lift martial law but to safeguard the soon-to-be-formed government.
Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha assured of the enforcement of the martial law at Monday’s meeting to assess development of all assignment and policies handed out for relevant state agencies to implement.
At the meeting, Gen Prayuth told
his subordinates that while marital law will remain in effect for the
foreseeable future, the military needed to keep the public informed
about its enforcement.
Once the newly appointed National
Legislative Assembly convenes, the NCPO will shift from overall
administration of the country to maintaining stability and security, he
said.
The army chief also urged all unit commanders to be vigilant in enforcing it.
Martial law was declared on May 20 followed by the military coup announced by Gen Prayuth two days later.
Gen Prayuth currently is the strongest contender for the prime minister’s job as many polls have voiced support for him.
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