THAILAND: New coalition refuses to endorse Prime Minister

Updated January 21, 2008 20:54:26

At their news conference on Saturday, the six coalition partners refused to clearly state whether they would all support Samak Sundaravej, leader of People's Power Party, as prime minister. Jakrapob Penkair was deputy secretary to former Prime Minister Thaksin, and is now President of the Democratic Alliance Against Dictatorship. Adam Connors asked him if he was surprised by the make-up of the new government.

Presenter: Adam Connors
Speakers: Jakrapob Penkair, Former Thaksin government official and President of the Democratic Alliance Against Dictatorship.