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Prayut TV show ends

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hands back to reporters papers containing questions about politics. (Photo by  Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will say goodbye 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, Prayut 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 ceremonies will be held between May 4 and 6.

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