Only Thaksin could unlock country's problems : Anand

"At present, the country is polarised, Lt Col Thaksin is the only one who could unlock all the country's problems. I have no suggestion for Lt Col Thaksin on the matter. But I think he can do it if he has enough sincerity," he said.

Anand was speaking after presiding over a cremation of Lt Col Methee Chartmontree, who was killed on October 7 when police dispersed anti-government protesters near the Parliament.

Methee was chief of security guards of People's Alliance for Democracy leaders who have led the anti-government protests against ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his successors including Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat.

Police's violent dispersal killed a protester; Angkana Radubpanyawoot, 28, and injured many others. The government set up committees to investigate the incident.

HM the Queen presided over the cremation of Angkana on Monday and praised her for protecting the country and monarchy.

Anand told reporters that he did not know what the government should do regarding the October 7 violence because he was not sure whether Somchai government is independent enough.