From Naewna, March 12, 2020
Reporter: MPs from the Democrat Party announced they want to withdraw from the government to “stop paddling the boat for the thief.”
PM Prayuth: Then, let them withdraw.
Caption: The day when Uncle Tu [PM Prayuth] wore a mask in the wrong position.
[Refers to some of MPs from the Democrat Party calling for their party to withdraw from the government after there was a clip indicating that cabinet members were linked to the export of face masks–allegedly making money while there was a dire shortage in the country.
“To stop paddling the boat for the thief” is a saying that here implies that the Democrat Party’s participation in the government coalition is enabling top government ministers who are corrupt.]