Mediator Prasopsuk admits difficult task ahead

Written by Admin on Sunday, September 7th, 2008

Mediator Prasopsuk admits difficult task ahead

Senate speaker Prasopsuk admitted that he is concerned over his role as a mediator between the government and the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD), in an attempt to resolve the ongoing political crisis.

After meeting with the national army chief and enforcer of the emergency decree in Bangkok, Gen Anupong Paochinda, on Saturday, the senate speaker said the army chief reiterated his stance that no force will be used and there will certainly be no coup.

Despite the PAD’s comment that it would negotiate only if Prime Minister and Defence Minister Samak Sundaravej resigns, Mr Prasopsuk said he still tries to contact the anti-government group and hopes the negotiation would be successful. However, a deadline has not been set because this issue would take some time, he said.

Mr Prasopsuk said he will try to do his best for the country, and is ready to negotiate with all sides.