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Suthep was answering to the Opposition's fresh interpallation that accused him of politically harassing Thaksin with his malicious comment that would cause further division in society.

"I must counter the accusation. This is what I said. He would not give up. He keeps on fighting. I innocently believe that Thaksin is interested in presidential regime. I innocently believe deep down in Thaksin's heart, he wants to be president. It is not my imagination. I believe so because he had earlier shown his desire to the public several times both in Thailand and abroad,'' Suthep said.

Suthep said on February 2 Thaksin admired and praised South Africa President Nelson Mandela and compared himself as President Nelson.

Suthep made the comment that Thaksin would like to be president on Tuesday as he was responding to Thaksin's 20-minute phone-in to a Pheu Thai Party seminar that he would return to the post of PM. The seminar was held on Monday at a resort outside Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima.

Udom Prongfa, Thaksin's authorised lawyer on Tuesday filed a libel suit at Dusit Police Station against Suthep for making comment that Thaksin hoped to return to power as president.