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Published on January 17, 2008

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said Samak's remark would not boost people's confidence in the country. If such a person existed, Samak should speak out and disclose the facts. However, it would be better if he concentrated on how to solve the country's problems on the basis of unity.

"I want to see the person who is intent on forming the government say something to encourage people about what he is going to do to solve economic problems and what should be done to move the country forward instead of complaining about such issues. Speaking like this makes the situation remain vague and it hurts the country's economy," Abhisit said.

The Democrats' chief adviser Chuan Leekpai said Samak should make clear his concerns, otherwise, people will assume the identity of the person he is referring to, and a senior person may thus be misunderstood. Those who follow politics will be able to assume who Samak is referring to, but they could be wrong.

Samak has said there is an attempt by an "invisible hand" or a "dirty hand" to prevent the PPP from forming a government.

Yossawadee Hongthong

The Nation