Thailand's prime minister used an actual cut-out of himself to escape the media

Politicians evading questions from the media is nothing new.

Waffling, obscure answers, walk-outs, diversions — these tactics have all been around for decades.

What hasn't been around for decades is the tactic of placing a full, life-size cardboard cutout of yourself in front a group of waiting journalists and telling them to "ask this guy" before you casually peace out.

Well, here to prove that there's a first time for everything is Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha: