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Published on December 29, 2007

"I see the conditions in a positive light, as Chart Thai and Puea Pandin parties set out to make clear where they stand in resolving the country's problems," he said in reference to the two parties' preconditions to join the alliance formed by the People Power Party.

Abhisit said the Democrats would wait until next Friday before making its next move if the People Power Party failed to form the next government.

He said his party was ready to become the opposition. Democrat secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban anticipated People Power to conclude a coalition deal soon.

Negotiations could succeed because the demands were not unreasonable, he said, adding he did not expect a great number of disqualifications to drastically change the election outcome.

The Nation