• 
• 

Published on October 31, 2007

"Samak and his source who leaked the documents should be punished for security violations," Chalit said.

He said authorities were investigating the leak and the authenticity of the documents.

Samak claimed two weeks ago the documents were proof of the CNS's propaganda ploy against his party.

Before talking to reporters, Chalit and junta members had a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Sonthi Boonyaratglin.

Chalit and Sonthi both denied discussing any specific issues, but said they had just decided to start a weekly meeting in order to strengthen ties between the junta and the interim government.

Chalit said the military had no plans to discredit or destroy Samak and his party as alleged.

"There is no problem even if the PPP wins the mandate to form the next government," he said.

The soldiers understand that every party aspires to serve the public, he said, adding he would leave it up to voters to decide whether they want a repeat of the leadership ousted by the September 19 coup.

He voiced confidence that balloting preparations remained on course for a free and fair vote. He dismissed the allegation the military was trying to undermine the PPP's campaigning.

The Nation