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Published on January 4, 2008

"The great loss is an opportune time to show gratitude for royal benevolence by finding the best way out for Thailand," he said in reference to snags in formation of a new coalition government.

Winai said the CNS would not get involved in the review of electoral-fraud cases and that Deputy Prime Minister Sonthi Boonyaratglin was in charge of ensuring the safety of the five-member Election Commission in connection with the issuing of red cards to disqualify any candidates found guilty of ballot violations.

The EC had not requested extra security measures from the CNS, as speculated, he said. Winai could not predict how many electoral "winners" would be disqualified by the EC.

Defence Minister Boonrawd Somtas said the country could advance if all parties mended fences. Boonrawd was optimistic  the EC would complete its mission successfully in ruling on campaign violations,which is a prerequisite for endorsement of the outcome of the ballot.

The Nation