Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Saturday rejected ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra’s call for him to dissolve the House of Representatives and hold a new election.
They are not the ways to end political impasse, he said. Mr Abhisit said the only solution to political unrest is through national reconciliation process in which every sector participates. “Every sector must cooperate to find a solution for the country,” he said. “That is the best thing.” Meanwhile, former prime minister Surayud Chulanont, who was accused by Thaksin to be behind the military coup that toppled him, will hold a press conference at 4pm Saturday to clarify the accusations.The press conference will be held at Suvarnabhumi airport at 4pm.
On Friday, Thaksin directly accused Gen Surayud and Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda of being behind the coup. He also called on Gen Prem "to stop meddling in politics." "He (Gen Prem) put on the military uniform and went on a tour to attack me. Gen Surayud was also there," Thaksin said. "It is highly improper for a privy councillor to get involved in politics. It misleads people into thinking that the King is involved politically," he continued.
Thaksin’s former right-hand man Newin Chidchob reportedly disagreed with Thaksin’s action in pointing his finger at Gen Prem as the “charismatic extra-constitutional figures” who toppled him by unconstitutional means, according to Bhumjaithai party MP Panya Sripanya.
Mr Newin thinks that Mr Thaksin’s strong accusation is unacceptable, he said.
Security around the residence of Privy Council President Prem Tinsulanonda and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been stepped up since Saturday morning to prevent anti-government protesters from rallying there.
On Friday, Thaksin directly accused Gen Surayud and Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda of being behind the coup. He also called on Gen Prem "to stop meddling in politics." "He (Gen Prem) put on the military uniform and went on a tour to attack me. Gen Surayud was also there," Thaksin said. "It is highly improper for a privy councillor to get involved in politics. It misleads people into thinking that the King is involved politically," he continued.Thaksin’s former right-hand man Newin Chidchob reportedly disagreed with Thaksin’s action in pointing his finger at Gen Prem as the “charismatic extra-constitutional figures” who toppled him by unconstitutional means, according to Bhumjaithai party MP Panya Sripanya.
Mr Newin thinks that Mr Thaksin’s strong accusation is unacceptable, he said.Security around the residence of Privy Council President Prem Tinsulanonda and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been stepped up since Saturday morning to prevent anti-government protesters from rallying there.
Courtesy: Bangkok Post
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