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PDRC will not join reform council formed by govt.

BANGKOK, 25 December 2013 (NNT) – The anti-government People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) confirms it will not participate in the government’s reform council and insists that a reform must take place before an election.

PDRC leader Thaworn Sennium said on Wednesday that although the government accepted the private sector’s proposal on the establishment of a reform council, it still pushed for the election scheduled on 2 February 2014. The private sector actually wanted to see a reform before the election, so did the PDRC, Mr Thaworn said.

Meanwhile, Secretary-General to the Prime Minister Suranand Vejjajiva said the reform council was most appropriate for the current situation and it could start immediately. After the election, the new Cabinet would carry on the council establishment and new laws could be passed to support it, Mr Suranand said.

The PDRC could send its representatives to participate in the 499-member council, official said.


-- NNT 2013-12-25

Thailand's salt farming in decline
By English News



Samut Sakhon is a province adjacent to Bangkok in the Southwest where most of the country's salt farming takes place. Today there's a sharp drop in the number of farmers entering this profession, and land previously dedicated to salt farming is being diverted to serve other commercially-viable businesses.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691772-thailands-salt-farming-in-decline/

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Protest-hit Thai PM proposes national reform council
by Boonradom Chitradon

BANGKOK, December 25, 2013 (AFP) - Thailand's prime minister proposed a "national reform council" Wednesday to seek a way out of the political crisis gripping the kingdom, following weeks of mass street protests against her government.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691714-caretaker-pm-yingluck-officially-proposes-thailand-reform-council/page-2?p=7204622#entry7204622

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Political parties find ways to complete election registration
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- 16 political parties agreed to have Election Commission draw the poll numbers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691778-political-parties-find-ways-to-complete-election-registration/

Thaksin tells clan to hunker down
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Fugitive prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has advised all clan members to stay low during the current highly-volatile political situation. The exceptions are his sister,Caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck and brother-in-law former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat, who are the ruling Pheu Thai Party's party-list candidates. Former Army commander and relative General Chaisit Shinawatra said on Wednesday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691832-thaksin-tells-clan-to-hunker-down/

PDRC to rally in front of Yingluck's house again Thursday

BANGKOK: -- The PDRC will stage a rally in front of PM Yingluck Shinawatra's residence in Soi Yothin Pattana 3 again on Thursday, leader Anchalee Praireerak announced on the stage Wednesday night.

A procession of vehicles will leave from Rajdamnoen stage at 9am Thursday.

-- The Nation 2013-12-25

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Thailand Live Thursday 26 Dec 2013

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691870-thailand-live-thursday-26-dec-2013/