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Thai "Regent" reports to Crown Prince
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In this Dec. 5, 2012, file photo, Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, seated center, and his family members, from left: Princess Somsavali, Princess Ubolratana, Princess Chulabhorn, Princess Siribhachudabhorn, Royal Consort Princess Srirasm, Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti, Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, Princess Sirindhorn; after addressing the crowd from a balcony of the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall on his 85th birthday in Bangkok. Thailand's Royal Palace said on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, that Thailand's King Bhumibol, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has died at age 88. (AP/Wason Wanichakorn)
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rown Prince has told the regent and the prime minister that Thailand must prevent public confusion about the country's administration and succession to the throne as the process is clearly stated in the constitution and the Palace Law.
Regent pro tempore General Prem Tinsulanonda was granted audience with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn at 7 pm Saturday to present an oral report on his responsibility as the regent, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said.
Chan-o-cha went on TV Pool at 11.30 pm Saturday, saying he accompanied Prem when the regent was granted the audience at the Ampor Sathan Hall inside the Dusit Palace.
Chan-o-cha quoted the Crown Prince as telling the regent and him that they must prevent public confusion about the country administration and the succession to the throne because the process is clearly stated in the constitution and the Palace Law.
Regarding to the succession timeframe, the Crown Prince said no action should be made now as it would lead to a feeling that changes had been made to the great protection provided by His Majesty during his reign, according to Chan-o-cha .
The Crown Prince said all people, all sectors and himself are now in great sorrow so all sides must join hands and help one another pass through the great sorrow before any action regarding the succession can be made.
"All should use this moment to preserve the beautiful memory of the 70-year reign," Chan-o-cha quoted the Crown Prince as saying.
The prime minister quoted the Crown Prince as saying that after the religious and funeral rites have passed for a certain period, it should be the timing for taking actions related to the succession.
