Former PM Chavalit Is Confident Of The New PM

[Jai Dee]

Former PM Chavalit is confident of the new PM

Former Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh is positive that the newly appointed Prime Minister, Gen. Surayud Chulanont, will be capable in leading the country through the present crisis. Gen. Chavalit said further that he is ready to be an advisor to Gen. Surayud without holding any consultative position because he believes it is a duty of the Thai people.

Gen. Chavalit said he would like all sides to be happy and confident in the new Prime Minister because he has a clear work record and is praiseworthy. Referring to Gen. Surayud’s administrative policies, Gen. Chavalit said that the policies show that the new Prime Minister is determined and has a clear work direction. The ex-premier is convinced that all Thai people are behind Gen. Surayud.

Gen. Chavalit is also confident that the new Prime Minister will be able to solve the southern unrest because he has experiences in the area of national security, and he has spend a considerable time in dealing with the problems in the deep South. Gen. Surayud also has a network of people, including Gen. Sonthi Boonyaratglin, the Council for Democratic Reformation Chairman, who are experienced in solving this problem.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 03 October 2006