A Government House source said the premier feared the high temperature forecast by Thai Meteorological Department may cause health issues for senior officials.

Presiding over a seminar on Thai digital government vision, Prayut said that the weather is expected to be very hot especially in the afternoon.

Since December, the exercise sessions have been led by Prayut, including aerobic dancing, soccer, table tennis, and many more activities on an open field in front of the Thai Khu Fah building.

The sessions are carried out in other government agencies nationwide every Wednesday at 3 pm as part of Prayut’s initiative to promote good health among Thai people.

In January, Pramern Krairos, director of Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district, died after suffering a heart attack while leading district officials in exercises in accordance with the prime minister’s policy.