More time needed before decision on lifting ban on political parties: Prawit

[webfact]

More time needed before decision on lifting ban on political parties: Prawit

By The Nation

 

Prawit

 

Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan on Tuesday asked for time to consider lifting the ban on political activities, as he wished to deliberate over when would be the most appropriate time to do so – and would prefer to see this month completed first before coming to a decision.

Prawit said he had no idea what conditions would follow the lifting of the ban, but one thing was certain: that political gatherings would still not be allowed following such a move.

 

He said political parties would still have time, either 90 or 180 days as stipulated under the new political party law, to prepare for the coming general election, a period he considered to be long enough for preparation.

 

The lifting of the ban would definitely come, so that parties have time to work things out ahead of the election, he said. 

The National Council for Peace and Order discussed the matter this morning, and current speculation about the date of November 1 for lifting the ban on political activities was unfounded, the deputy premier emphasised.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30328967

 

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[Get Real]

Yeah! That´s right. If they have been holding the ban this long, then they can wait until november. Otherwise it will most certainly interfere with the proper respect for the late King.

[Oziex1]

I can see nothing but confusion and conflict coming. 

 

There is nothing in place to avoid it only the heavy hand of the current regime, and that is only fuel on the fire. 

[peperobi]

Election slalom in Thailand, no one is ready for (government opinion).

[yellowboat]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Prawit said he had no idea what conditions would follow the lifting of the ban, but one thing was certain: that political gatherings would still not be allowed following such a move.

Usually leaders, to maintain a sense of order, never say "no idea".  That makes their abilities to lead brought into question.  People might start thinking the junta is not up to job of governing the country.   

 

Looks like it is going to be a puppet election.  Allowing elections without political gatherings.  Is there a Thai word for "ironic" or "moronic" ?

[Happyman58]

He is just waiting to see if the junta has enough power to control these parties. Hitler did it to good effect Maybe these guys have been reading Mien Kemf Nah they would be be complicated for these guys