Surapong Towichakchaikul, who rose to the helm of the Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Ministry to the surprise of many, including himself, yesterday urged the public to give him a chance to work, but was evasive on Thaksin Shinawatra.

Surapong, known for wearing a Thaksin mask at a rally and for protesting Britain’s revocation of the ousted leader’s visa, was asked about speculation that he would help Thaksin get back his Thai passport.

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