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Mon, 12/22/2008 - 20:24
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King asks new government to maintain Thailand's stability
King asks new government to maintain Thailand's stability
BANGKOK, Dec 22 (TNA) - Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Monday asked the new Cabinet to maintain stability and order, which was the wish of every Thai.
In his brief address to the 36-member Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, during a swearing-in ceremony held at Bangkok's Chitralada Palace, His Majesty the King said: "If you (ministers) perform well, the country could maintain peace and this would be a blessing for the country. It is what Thai people wish for."
The king then went on to say that all Thais wanted to see the country to stay in peace so that they can keep Thainess.
By law, the coalition government under the ruling Democrat Party starts work immediately after undertaking the swearing-in ceremony.
The first cabinet session is scheduled for early Tuesday.
Pledging that he would strictly follow the king's advice, Mr. Abhisit later told journalists that he would try to bring unity back to the people so that Thais and foreigners would have confidence in Thailand but the efforts could "not be achieved without the cooperation of Thais nationwide."
Mr. Abhisit said he and his cabinet wanted to assure everyone that the government would work for the benefit of the people "on the condition that people should help in building (the country)." (TNA)
BANGKOK, Dec 22 (TNA) - Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Monday asked the new Cabinet to maintain stability and order, which was the wish of every Thai.
In his brief address to the 36-member Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, during a swearing-in ceremony held at Bangkok's Chitralada Palace, His Majesty the King said: "If you (ministers) perform well, the country could maintain peace and this would be a blessing for the country. It is what Thai people wish for."
The king then went on to say that all Thais wanted to see the country to stay in peace so that they can keep Thainess.
By law, the coalition government under the ruling Democrat Party starts work immediately after undertaking the swearing-in ceremony.
The first cabinet session is scheduled for early Tuesday.
Pledging that he would strictly follow the king's advice, Mr. Abhisit later told journalists that he would try to bring unity back to the people so that Thais and foreigners would have confidence in Thailand but the efforts could "not be achieved without the cooperation of Thais nationwide."
Mr. Abhisit said he and his cabinet wanted to assure everyone that the government would work for the benefit of the people "on the condition that people should help in building (the country)." (TNA)
