EC outlines NRC candidates' qualifications

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EC outlines NRC candidates' qualifications

BANGKOK, 13 August 2014 (NNT) – The Election Commission (EC) has further outlined the requirements that National Reform Council (NRC) candidates need to meet in order to be selected.

The EC said those barred from being nominated for seats in the council include individuals who were removed from public service for being corrupt or incompetent, disqualified from elections, trialed for unusual wealth cases, or involved in illicit activities. Candidates who are selected for the NRC must be also be a national-born citizen of Thailand and at least 35 years-old.

The NRC is responsible for conducting studies on reform concepts and outlining national reforms. Once the reforms are proposed, the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) will deliberate them before possibly adopting them for use. The council will also review the draft of an upcoming permanent constitution.

The EC has said that it is currently tasked with assisting the selection process for members of the NRC nationwide.

 

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[clockman]

Not many choices left! If the truth was known?

[Thailand]

Any height or weight restrictions?

[NongKhaiKid]

What about the old,  perhaps still in existence, requirement  for MPs to have a degree even if from the University of Khao San Road ?

[chainarong]

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What about the old,  perhaps still in existence, requirement  for MPs to have a degree even if from the University of Khao San Road ?

 

Good point all MP supposed to have a degree, real or otherwise , so much for Democracy, now the Train Driver, Taxi Driver, Tanker Driver, has no chance of becoming a leader of Thailand, modelled for only one social  area of Thai.

[djjamie]

How refreshing.

 

The qualifications required for the previous regime for the majority of ministers was being a relation of thaksin or at least having a strong connection to him. 

 

This alone highlights a more democratic approach by the Junta and shows they certainly do not hold the population in contempt by putting unqualified yet "connected" people in to positions of power. 

[brucec64]

Seriously?
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/At-least-100-military-in-NLA-source-30239549.html

[Thailand]

How refreshing.

 

The qualifications required for the previous regime for the majority of ministers was being a relation of thaksin or at least having a strong connection to him. 

 

This alone highlights a more democratic approach by the Junta and shows they certainly do not hold the population in contempt by putting unqualified yet "connected" people in to positions of power. 

 

 

You really do crack me up. 

[jesimps]

How refreshing.
 
The qualifications required for the previous regime for the majority of ministers was being a relation of thaksin or at least having a strong connection to him. 
 
This alone highlights a more democratic approach by the Junta and shows they certainly do not hold the population in contempt by putting unqualified yet "connected" people in to positions of power. 

[jesimps]

How refreshing.
 
The qualifications required for the previous regime for the majority of ministers was being a relation of thaksin or at least having a strong connection to him. 
 
This alone highlights a more democratic approach by the Junta and shows they certainly do not hold the population in contempt by putting unqualified yet "connected" people in to positions of power. 

[brucec64]

How refreshing.

 

The qualifications required for the previous regime for the majority of ministers was being a relation of thaksin or at least having a strong connection to him. 

 

This alone highlights a more democratic approach by the Junta and shows they certainly do not hold the population in contempt by putting unqualified yet "connected" people in to positions of power. 

 

From today's Nation: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Doubts-over-junta-panels-30240985.html

 

"Critics have pointed to the fact that advisers to the ruling National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) were appointed to all 11 selection committees. Its advisers top the list of each seven-member committee and thus are poised to lead each panel. Critics see this as designed to allow the junta to influence the NRC's final line-up."

 

Also

 

"Thammasat University political scientist Attasit Pankaew said there were no clear selection criteria for NRC members and there could be doubts about the transparency of the process."

 

"Khon Thai Party leader Utain Shartpinyo agreed, saying there were no clear selection criteria, not just for the NRC but also for the National Legislative Assembly.

"No one can explain why there are three members of the Wongsuwan family in the NLA. There needs to be clear explanation for each member's appointment," he said"

 

Looks like we are back to cronyism and nepotism.

 

Not so refreshing. The more things change...