Prime minister to the people: Thanks for the moral support

'Justice has prevailed in Thai society'

Yuwadee Tunyasiri

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has vowed to continue his work to his fullest capacity and bring about the restructuring of society through political and bureaucratic reform.

During the "Prime Minister Talks to the People" radio programme yesterday, Mr Thaksin said thank you to the people for giving him moral support until he was cleared by the Constitutional Court of assets concealment charges.

He said he appreciated the people's long-time support for him.

He was glad the court ruling in his case proved that justice prevailed in Thai society.

Clear directions will be set for Thailand after the waste of time over the case against him though it was neither serious nor involved corruption, he added.

"From now on, things will be clearer. I want to thank the Constitutional Court for its ruling.

"Today is a historic day with the consideration of restructuring all ministries and departments.

"The nightmare is over and I want the people to be united and have the morale to fight on.

"I will do my duty to the best of my ability and want all of you to perform your duties.

"I believe I can lead all of you to our goal which is happiness and prosperity," the Thai Rak Thai leader said. According to him, all Thais can set plans for their future and all government policies will be continually implemented and improved for the benefit of the country and the people.

His government will declare war on poverty and other problems and will set short-, medium- and long-term plans for Thailand to ensure a clear direction for the first time.

To tackle chronic issues such as drug problems, government officials will be instructed to improve work efficiency.

In addition, the government was planning to push for revocation of at least 400 outdated laws soon. "Thank you for your moral support. Thai people are kind.

"That's why I feel I have duties to do and can't leave our country's problems unsolved.

"I will work to my fullest capacity," Mr Thaksin said.