Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will bid farewell to his fans in his weekly TV programme this Friday, in what will be its last edition.
While Gen Prayut will continue his role as prime minister and chief of the National Council for Peace and Order until the new government is formed, he has decided to end the weekly monologues which began soon after the May 22, 2014, coup.
Gen Prayut on Tuesday told media members he has already "talked about almost everything", ranging from his vision and opinions on many issues to solutions to problems in the country for nearly five years.
"You can now look forward to what the next government will say," he said, before refusing to answer reporters' questions on politics, including those about the election and establishment of the new government.
In his last weekly address, the premier plans to touch on two issues. He will first thank state officials for their work organising Sunday's election and then talk about the preparations for the coronation ceremonies of His Majesty the King next month.
The traditional ceremonies will be held between May 4 and 6.
Gen Prayut's TV programme was earlier known as Khuen Khwamsuk Hai Khon Nai Chat, or literally "Returning Happiness to People in the Nation". The 30-minute programme, which aired every Friday night, has generally highlighted the various projects of the military-sponsored government.
Its name was later changed in October 2016 to Sat Phra Racha Su Kan Phatthana Yang Yangyuen (The King's Knowledge for Sustainable Development"). The new title linked the government's projects with the late king's advice and initiatives.
The mood of the programme was generally thought to be rather solemn in its early months with Gen Prayut in military uniform standing on a podium and speaking.
It later became more relaxed with the premier instead appearing in suits.
Usually, Gen Prayut addressed the nation directly, although occasionally he answered questions in a mock-interview style.
