President of Thai Parliament wants to bring people together, but not to quarrel

 

Photo from Chuan Leekpai Official page

 

Thailand’s Parliament President Chuan Leekpai has said that he intends to bring people from all sectors of the Thai society together, including anti-establishment protesters, for constructive discussions, to find long-term solutions to the current political conflict, and not to quarrel with one another.

 

He clarified that his invitation for several former Prime Ministers, among them Anand Panyarachun, General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, Abhisit Vejjajiva, Somchai Wongsawat and General Surayud Chulanont, who is also president of the Privy Council, is intended to seek their views on how to defuse the political situation. He said that they have previous experience with similar conflicts, and it does not mean that they have to join the Reconciliation Committee, proposed by Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanavisit.

 

He admitted that it is not easy to invite people to join the Committee, adding that the acceptance by some former Prime Ministers does not necessary mean that they will join it, but they agree with this approach to defusing the situation.

 

Anand, General Chavalit and Abhisit have accepted the invitation, said Chuan, adding that he would personally approach General Surayud and other former Parliament Presidents.

 

The current Parliament President said he does not know whether former Prime Minister Tanin Kraivichien is physically fit enough to participate.

 

Asked whether it is necessary for the committee to include representatives of the anti-establishment protesters, Chuan said that he wants them to join voluntarily.

 

“There is nothing which can be resolved 100 percent, but if we can solve (the issues) only partially, it will be beneficial,” said the Parliament President.

 

Regarding the Opposition, which is still hesitant to join the proposed Reconciliation Committee, Chuan said that he has been told, by Suthin Klangsaeng, Opposition Chief Whip, that they are waiting for a clearer picture of the structure and working processes of the Committee, matters which are still being considered by a working committee.

 

The anti-establishment protesters, however, have rejected the Committee proposal outright, claiming that it is just a ploy by the Government to buy time.  They insist that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha must resign first.

 

Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/president-of-thai-parliament-wants-to-bring-people-together-but-not-to-quarrel/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2020-11-06

 

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They do like a good committee don't they, I wonder if they are recompensed for their valuable time... 

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The current Parliament President said he does not know whether former Prime Minister Tanin Kraivichien is physically fit enough to participate

 

Seems harsh after all you have the watchman snoozing his way through his workday, thinking about it that's probably for the best he can do less harm that way... 

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Asked whether it is necessary for the committee to include representatives of the anti-establishment protesters, Chuan said that he wants them to join voluntarily

 

As opposed to dragged in kicking and screaming in hand cuffs!!!

 

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The anti-establishment protesters, however, have rejected the Committee proposal outright, claiming that it is just a ploy by the Government to buy time

 

Yep just another delaying tactic by the impartial guy who told us last week that Prayut must stay as he's the only man for the job, yep truly impartial...

5 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He clarified that his invitation for several former Prime Ministers, among them Anand Panyarachun, General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, Abhisit Vejjajiva, Somchai Wongsawat and General Surayud Chulanont, who is also president of the Privy Council, is intended to seek their views on how to defuse the political situation

 

So - with the exeption of Somchai Wongsawat -  all these guys are either putschists or, as Anand and Abhisit, appointed by putschists. Quite biased choice already. This says quite all about Chuans real motivation.

 

How about Taksin, how about Yingluck? At least they were elected, at least they had legitimacy and at least they still are popular among big parts of the people.

 

And how about revoking Thanathorns ban on political activites, and inviting him and Piabutr, and lets say Anon Nampa to represent the protesters? 

 

Anand Panyarachun seems to be a reasonable choice, though. An invitation of let's say Anand, Abhisit, Taksin, Yingluck, Thanathorn and Piyabutr could be a reasonable and unbiased start to talk about reconciliation by representing all sides. 

 

But please leave out all the generals! They should go back to the barracks, or better to jail. 

 

The invitations of Chuan simply show the obious: The powers that be do not want reconciliation. They are afraid to democracy and losing their privileges and troughs. It's all smoke and mirrors, as expected.

 

 

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

President of Thai Parliament wants to bring people together, but not to quarrel

The simple reason that people are getting frustrated is that piece by piece the establishment has dissembled all avenues to contest or now even speak out against them.

They say they are for the people and want democracy... then do what you preach.

 

The cracks and quacks are becoming more evident.