Important figures invited to share thoughts on national reform

 

BANGKOK, 13th December 2017 (NNT)-A national reform committee on politics recently invited key figures from various organizations to share their opinions and thoughts on national reform. 

National Reform Committee on Politics Chairman, Anek Laothamatas invited representatives of various sectors to a meeting to share their views of the national reform process. 

Their input will be used in the decision-making process for the development of a national reform plan in 11 areas. Among those invited, Election Commissioner Somchai Srisuthhiyakorn cited the need to have well-crafted laws to make a reform process possible. 

He also said political parties need longer than 150 days after four organic laws related to the general election are enforced to campaign for votes, as anything less is too short. 

Somchai also conveyed his bewilderment during the meeting as to why qualifications required for new election commissioner candidates had been set unrealistically high. 

He also feared that, despite a decline in vote buying, a government’s support for any political party would give it a higher chance at winning the election and that the voters would simply waste their voting rights. 

Meanwhile, Suphachai Jaisamut, a Bhumijai Thai Party member, expressed his concerns over possible irregularities during the next election since laws governing the election are too complicated and do not facilitate the electoral process. 

Suphachai is also afraid that the government is trying to remain in power given the names of people who have recently been deemed eligible to take election commissioner posts. 

As for former senator, Paiboon Nititawan, he said he made a decision to form a political party and intends to contend in the next election since he is aware of public needs. 

General Ekkachai Srivilas, Director of the Office of Peace and Governance of King Prajadhipok's Institute, said reform needs to ensure independent public and political organizations are transparent before the general election can be held. 

He also expressed his belief that the election won't lead to the creation of a single-party government, adding that this would also bring more problems to the Thai political arena in the future.

 

-- nnt 2017-12-13

9 minutes ago, webfact said:

Important figures invited to share thoughts on national reform

It is badly needed in my humble opinion.

Well, it seems they have not chosen the most critical figures! 

Edited December 13, 20178 yr by candide

Still talking,  any action due any time soon. 

Guess not.

2 hours ago, candide said:

Well, it seems they have not chosen the most critical figures! 

Agreed.The government still needs to contact TVF, there are numerous experts here on this forum with valuable input.

59 minutes ago, ratcatcher said:

Agreed.The government still needs to contact TVF, there are numerous experts here on this forum with valuable input.

Very true...they just need to browse through the threads to find out what's wrong as it seems that nobody on the top is simply aware on what is possibly not working !

2 minutes ago, observer90210 said:

Very true...they just need to browse through the threads to find out what's wrong as it seems that nobody on the top is simply aware on what is possibly not working !

If you assume that they really want to know what's wrong... 

2 minutes ago, candide said:

If you assume that they really want to know what's wrong... 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Somchai also conveyed his bewilderment during the meeting as to why qualifications required for new election commissioner candidates had been set unrealistically high. 

price went up, huh? Inflation and Rolex watches have that effect.

I wish they would look at some 'unimportant' people rather than more old blokes with strangely black hair and lots of committee experience.

Could start with the activist students who face charges any time they show independent thoughts and who have real visions for changing Thailand.  Anyone who refuses to grovel to old statues and can clearly explain why would be a good start. Stuff Thailand 4.0.

People who have stood up for their communities and shown up bullying local governments, police or army figures.

People who can articulate how the 'good' people are very often the bad people and if Thailand is to advance they must be persuaded to retreat and let the people prosper.

 

Your dare not say anything here and as proof a women was charged yesterday with slagging off the Gov and now faces 42 years in jail, so guys still a lovey place to live? You have lost all your freedoms by living here.

1 hour ago, wakeupplease said:

Your dare not say anything here and as proof a women was charged yesterday with slagging off the Gov and now faces 42 years in jail, so guys still a lovey place to live? You have lost all your freedoms by living here.

So you are exempt? And while plenty of locals could read and understand this site, somehow i dont think they are the ones holding the big stick..if you are so worried try metaphors and slang..but i dont think even these guy would like the international spotlight if they start locking up frangs for posting on a 99.9999% frang site.

Lucky they didn't have an election shortly after the coup. Anybody could be now running the country and doing immense harm to the country and its political reputation; not to mention the money they would have squandered. 

18 hours ago, webfact said:

A national reform committee on politics recently invited key figures from various organizations to share their opinions and thoughts on national reform. 

A little late isn't it?

NCPO's 20-year national reform plan is already enshrined in the 2017 Constitution. To change that plan requires a constitutional amendment approved in part by the yet-to-be formed Senate. As  Senate members will be appointed by NCPO Chief Prayut, such an amendment is unlikely.

 

I suspect the subject committee invite will be more a PR stunt to lull Thais into thinking they have a say in their own sovereignty. But as we've seen since May 2014, the government listening to the public comment isn't the same as the government accepting public comment. This government is a sovereignty in its own right (or is it "might").