An onslaught of negative feedback flooded the official Facebook page of Thailand's premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha a day after it was launched over the weekend, backfiring on the junta leader's attempts to get "suggestions" on the social media platform.
As Thailand counts down to much-anticipated elections following four years of military rule, former general Prayut has started portraying a softer side to the public.
The gruff former general has incited intense speculation over his political aspirations through his frequent public appearances and photo opportunities -- despite insisting he has no interest in standing in the election next year.
On Sunday, the premier's man-of-the-people persona was displayed on his newly launched Facebook page in a post asking for "suggestions" from his followers on his government's policies.
The reaction was swift, garnering more than 9,000 comments in less than 24 hours, with the majority of them negative.
"You are a burden for this country. You are a deadweight of the country," wrote commenter Kraisorn Chuakram.
"If you don't resign, let's make the election free and fair."
"He is thick-skinned."
"I think the prime minister is fine with it."
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