Jakrapob answers reporters' questions

Are you going to swear that you are really loyal to the monarchy?

This is an old trick. I insist that with the dignity of myself and my family, my highest reverence goes to the monarchy. Let the time prove that.

You mentioned Privy Council president General Prem Tinsulanonda in a negative way in your speech.

I mentioned that person by name. But what we discuss today has nothing to do with him. Nobody thinks General Prem is the institution. I would like to quote His Majesty the King's words that, "Privy councilors have the duty of giving advice to the king and whenever they advise other people, they are not performing the duty of a privy councilor." The Privy councilors' role is respected, but their involvement with other matters can attract criticism from the public.

Do you think a pricy councilor is an environment of the monarchy?

That question is for academic discussion. I don't want to attract more legal problems.

It seems your friends in the [pro-government] Democratic Alliance against Dictatorship are protecting you.

Nobody can protect you if you act in contempt of the monarchy. They are expressing their concern, not protecting me. You are also in the wrong for protecting people guilty of lese majesty.

Do you feel that you are being isolated from the People Power Party?

This is personal responsibility and I have to explain the matter by myself. I think a political party with experiences will be able to read that and not allow itself to become tool for the opposition. I am the accused, and as a person who receives royal endorsement to become PM's Office minister and as a royal subject, I have to prove my innocence and make my decisions on my own.

Has ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra signal for you to resign?

I have received all kinds of comments from everyone. I won't be specific here; it's a personal matter. I will make my decision by myself.