51.   He said he thought the problems were exaggerated.

52.   Conservative party secretary Gunnar Hoekmark said he believed the problem was exaggerated.

53.   Tuala Kerslake, secretary of justice and also standing in the poll, suggests the problem has been exaggerated and only a minority of voters are selling their cards.

54.   Meta insisted his government was dealing with the issue in good faith and urged the media not to exaggerate the problem.

55.   Others say the problem is being exaggerated for political reasons.

56.   Premier Chaowalit had been misled by reports from English language media which exaggerated the problem of mafia protection rackets operating in Pattaya, said Chonburi police commander Kongdej Chusri.