not have happened."

Prinya Thewanaruemitkul, Thammasat University lecturer:

"Thaksin's decision will benefit the country. He's the only one who could end the political deadlock."

Sanan Kachornprasart, Mahachon Party leader:

"Thaksin made the right decision for the country. But this is just the beginning."

Somsak Prisanananthakul, Chat Thai deputy leader:

"I admire him for making such a sacrifice, and I believe in the Siam Guardian Angel."