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Published on October 17, 2007

Party spokesman Wachiramon Kunakasem-thanawat said the Television Advertising Censorship Board approved two of its three adverts, which were to be broadcast yesterday afternoon.

One advert focused on low-income people while the other dealt with policies on Bangkok.

However, the third advert on national reconciliation was banned because the board considered it likely to divide society, he said.

The party has since edited the offending advert and resubmitted it to the board, Wachiramon said.

The board last Friday told the People Power Party (PPP) that it needs the approval of the Election Commission before it can run its election adverts. PPP's TV spots highlight the populist policies of the former Thai Rak Thai party, such as the Bt30 healthcare scheme and the "War on Drugs".

The PPP warned that it would sue the board if it did not allow the adverts to be broadcast soon.

However, Wachiramon insisted that the For the Motherland party would not take legal action against the board as it would cause more trouble for the divided country.

He said he would accept the board's decision.

The Nation