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HISTORICAL FACTS: Pm quick to take credit for water management success - Caught on Camera

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday speaks during a tour of Nakhon Sawan's Banphot Phisai district, where he inspected the Bung Bon water management scheme. Gen Prayut is ramping up his trips to the provinces, both as premier and member of the United Thai Nation Party, as the election draws nearer. (Government House photo)

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday laid claim to water resources management, saying although Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has been given a remit, he has the final say on all major decisions.

Gen Prayut made the comment during a visit to Nakhon Sawan's Banphot Phisai district to inspect Bung Bon water management scheme in what some have seen as a move to undermine Gen Prawit, who oversees water management.

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