One seat or two?

"There are some differences in the draft (memorandum of understanding) such as the number of directors on the board and their roles," said Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

The Nation newspaper, citing unnamed government sources, reported that Thai negotiators were demanding two seats on the board, but the club had offered one seat.

"They look trivial, but it has to be made clearly before we can work together," commented Thaksin. "If we can agree on all these, we can complete the deal. If we can't agree, the deal can't be closed," he said.

"Both parties agree on the principles, but in detail we have to see what is best for us."