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The party would not interfere in military affairs, but needed Mr Samak in this key cabinet position to cut the connection between the armed forces and the ''Si Sao residence'', the source added.

The source was referring to Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda, who lives at Si Sao Thewes.

Thaksin loyalists have long suspected that Gen Prem was behind the coup.

Mr Samak a__ured both supporters and sceptics in his televised speech to an audience he described as ''two groups of people'' that he has the ability to govern the country.

''Whether you are on my side or on that of those who dislike me, I want you to know that I am the leader of this political party,'' said the PPP leader, who has been criticised as being a proxy for Mr Thaksin.

''It's the first time I have taken the premiership, and I want to a__ure you that I can do the job,'' he said. He was speaking at his residence, where the party's MPs and representatives of his coalition allies gathered to celebrate his endorsement as prime minister by His Majesty.

The top job at Government House did not need someone with expertise in all areas, he said. As a politician who understood political tricks he could lead the cabinet and look after the country.

Running the country was like driving a car, where all the driver had to do was ask those who knew how it functioned, he said, a reference to getting advice from members of his cabinet.

He even pledged to try to be patient with a certain profession which has criticised his qualifications, but whom he declined to name. It is understood Mr Samak was referring to the media.

Gen Anupong said he was ready to serve under the new prime minister even though Mr Samak had once implied confirmation that he was a nominee for Mr Thaksin.

''We are aware of our role as state officials and are ready to act on the orders of those in power. Politicians formulate policies. We implement them,'' Gen Anupong said.

interfere - to deliberately become involved in a situation and try to influence the way it develops although you have no right to do so แทรกแซง
key - very important ที่สำคัญ
loyalists - people who firmly support a leader, a political party, a country, etc., especially in times of difficulty ผู้ซื่อสัตย์ ผู้จงรักภักดี
a__ured - said that something is definitely true or that it will definitely happen ให้การยืนยัน
sceptics - people who have doubts about that other people think are true or right คนช่างสงสัย
proxy - someone who has the authority to do something for you ตัวแทน
coalition allies - partners in a government made up of two or more political parties พรรคร่วมรัฐบาล
expertise - special skills or knowledge that you get from experience, training or study ความรู้เฉพาะทาง
pledged - promised seriously and publicly to do something ให้คำมั่นสัญญา
declined - politely refused ปฏิเสธ (ขอไม่กล่าวถึง)
implied - suggested indirectly that you think something บอกเป็นนัย
nominee - a representative; a proxy ตัวแทน ผู้แทน
formulate - to develop a plan, system or policy กำหนดแผนการ นโยบาย
implement - to carry out an idea, plan, system or policy นำมาปฏิบัติ ดำเนินการให้นโยบายบรรลุผลสำเร็จ

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