The Premier said that so far statements and actions of these powers indicated they would respect treaties.
Regarding Thai preparations for any eventuality the Premier said "we should not be taken by surprise, although I have no idea who would be the enemy. However. in the event Thailand should be compelled to fight it would fight until the end."
Regarding rumours of secret pacts the Premier said we have no enam". fherfere I can emphasize Thailand hasehade no secret pact with any natio."
The Premier's surprise statement, made to the "Bangkok Chronicle." was considered most significant, following a week-long government silence regarding the Far East crisis, also in view of passage of the emergency powers bill by yesterday's National Assembly session which was described_Incally as a "total war bill."
Officials were closely watching developments in Washington and Tokyo There was no sign. however. of increased tension outside official circles.
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