Sonthi Tells Isoc To Start Preparations For Election

Sonthi tells Isoc to start preparations for election

June 7, 2007 : Last updated 08:05 pm (Thai local time)

Junta chief General Sonthi Boonyaratglin has instructed the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) to start preparations for the general election, including the push for a successful referendum on the new constitution.

"Sonthi has hopes the elections will restore political normalcy, boost investor confidence and revitalise the economy," Isoc spokesman Colonel Thanathip Sawangsaeng said Thursday.

Sonthi is concurrently the director of Isoc.

Under Sonthi's instruction, the Isoc will assist in explaining the charter draft to the people so that they can form a judgement before casting votes in the referendum in September, Thanathip said.

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Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) to start preparations for the general election, including the push for a successful referendum on the new constitution

would appear that any fears of the referendum not passing are surplus to requirements