FM Kasit apologises to Thai people over his airport remarks

"I apologise to all Thai people if what I had said has resulted in misunderstanding or misinterpretation. It was impossible that I have intention to harm the country and the Thai public," he said.

He was speaking after paying homage to the statue of HRH Prince Devavongse Varoprakarn for his first day in the office.

Kasit is quoted by The Telegraph that he enjoyed the airport closures by protesters led by People's Alliance for Democracy because the food was good and the music was excellent.

According to the Telegraph, Kasit told an audience of astonished diplomats and foreign journalists last week that the protests were "a lot of fun." The food was excellent, the music was excellent," Kasit was quoted as saying.

He did not deny outright that he did not make the statements with the media. He just gave a "yes" nod when asked by reporters to confirm his statement.

He said he is ready to answer all questions in the Parliament when Abhisit government delivered the policy statements next week.

He said he understood that his remarks would affect the government's performance.

"I would like to divide my life into two phases -- before and after December 22, the day I am appointed as foreign minister. I don't want to erase or defend what I said before December 22.  However there was attempts to misinterpret them," he said.

Kasit reiterate that what I said or did was for the democracy, for the good Thai society, and for the enhancement of Thai politics.

For his life after December 22, Kasit will be working as the foreign minister under government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.

"My works and behaviours will be under the leadership of the premier. The government has set up measures for the ministers. I will follow them and do my best," Kasit said.