#PhuketSandbox<\/a>. Simply put, we build it from the sand. Next, we must add bricks, rocks, and cement. Today, we must build a strong castle that will not crumble in the COVID or any situation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn his flight to Phuket:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cToday, I\u2019m in a good mood. Sitting on the plane, I took photos throughout the trip. Clouds. Sky. Beautiful sea. When landed, there\u2019s the gracious, welcoming party, bright and all smiling. I am happy.\u201d
The unintentional irony when released a turtle into the sea:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGo into the sea and open your eyes.\u201d
Welcoming tourists at the terminal:
\u201cHello, welcome to Thailand.\u201d
Reassuring all Thais:
\u201cI will do my best. Until I don\u2019t do it.\u201d
On reporters:
\u201cDon\u2019t misinterpret my intention. I say something, and you interpret something else. I have so much to do, including COVID. I work on everything. The country cannot stand still. Don\u2019t pull my legs and arms because then nothing will happen; everything will delay. That\u2019s all I want to say. I\u2019m in a good mood.\u201d
When a reporter asked why the general and ministers were in Phuket when Thailand experienced the highest daily death rate:
\u201c…..\u201d [walked away]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thaksin Shinawatra explained General Prayut\u2019s mood swings in a 29 June Clubhouse episode:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe should check his hormone. Men of an advanced age experience mood swings. When I went through it, I exercised, read a lot, and ate well. It\u2019s natural.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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