UPDATE : 2 March 2010
The Prime Minister has asked the public to be patient while the investigation into the recent grenade attacks is being conducted.
He also repudiated claims that the government has blacklisted many members of the opposition party.
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva talked about the ongoing investigation into the recent grenade attacks that occurred last Saturday.
The prime minister said that it could take some time before the culprit behind the attacks is brought to justice.
Meanwhile, Abhisit also asked that everyone stop circulating rumors aimed at inciting anti-government sentiments.
There have been some rumors circulating that the government has blacklisted 212 members from the opposition and is prepared to use to violence against the Red-Shirt group.
The Prime Minister said that such rumors are false.
Abhisit also stated that the Red-Shirts has the right to organize rallies as long as they act within the law.
However, it is necessary for the government to keep a close eye on them as to prevent some small group of people from using violence.
Abhisit admitted that he has received some reports of an underground anti-government movement.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister's Personal Spokesperson, Thepthai Senphong has challenged Pheu Thai Party's Spokesperson, Prompong Nopparit to produce proof regarding the rumors.
The Democrat Party's Spokesperson, Buranat Samutharak pointed out that he never said that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was behind the attacks, as was claimed by Noppadol Pattama, a legal adviser to Thaksin.
He has also expressed confidence that the police will be able to apprehend those responsible for the attacks soon.
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