Lite Beer Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 We need venues where people can speak: EkachaiThe Sunday NationBANGKOK: -- Three things are needed to achieve national reconciliation - the prevention of more conflict, the opening up of public venues where all people can speak, and if people affected by political conflicts are able to get redress, National Reform Council (NRC) member retired General Ekachai Srivilas has said.Ekachai, who is also director of the Office for Peace and Governance at King Prajadhipok's Institute, stressed that opening up spaces for all voices to speak and air their opinions during drafting of the new charter was crucial.He said the new constitution must be written in a way that all sides can coexist and not written to try to defeat any political group in particular. It must give a chance for all to coexist peacefully under a new charter.He said the NRC would try to provide forums for all people to voice their opinions. Speaking as an experienced peace advocate, Ekachai said he found that grassroots people are more receptive to coexistence and able to meet and discuss topics like the new electoral system together, unlike political leaders.Ekachai called on the Prayut Chan-o-cha government and National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to allow politicians from all parties to meet in order to come up with possible input for drafting the new charter. He said the new charter should also try to induce cooperation between winning and losing parties instead of inducing political antagonism.NRC member Paiboon Nititawan, who is also a member of the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC), said the charter drafters should work speedily but not hastily in considering others' ideas. He said he had proposed to the first CDC meeting to listen to views of those who have been politically affected by various protests and demonstrations. He said proposals made by the now defunct Truth for Reconciliation Commission of Thailand created during the Abhisit Vejjajiva administration could also be considered.In a related development, Suriyasai Katasila, a lecturer at Rangsit University's College of Social Innovation, said it's imperative for the government and the NCPO to solidly support the national reconciliation policy that is eventually adopted.Although red shirts and the former government of Yingluck Shinawatra may be seen as a party in conflict with the current government and the NCPO, Suriyasai said reconciliation could be achieved if the government and junta demonstrate that it has no hidden agenda and does not engage in preferential treatment in pushing for reconciliation. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/We-need-venues-where-people-can-speak-Ekachai-30251139.html -- The Nation 2015-01-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 except social media, newspapers or books. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The stuttering parrot Posted January 3, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2015 The PTP may be in conflict with the current government? That's an understatement! The people democratically elected the PTP and according to Suthep he and the general conspired for months to bring them down via yet another coup. Why wouldn't the PTP and the people feel disenfranchised by these events. Can't see the current PM allowing allowing these forums based on his track record. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 In London they have Hyde park, here in Bkk they can have Som Tam park where they can speak up and have Som Tam and kutiue at the same time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisY1 Posted January 4, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2015 Actually, Thailand needs laws so people can speak......... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKUNPUTAF713 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhizBang Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Speaking is one thing, but will anyone even bother to listen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Good that you are talking about it, general, but let us see you putting your money where your mouth is - fight for your idea. Lead a movement, or something, otherwise you are just hot air. The Thai people, at least the ones I know, want a real leader, not just another windbag without any courage. And you can start by calling out Prayut. Defy him face-to-face. Demand a Hyde Park setup where anything goes verbally and no one can be arrested for speaking their mind. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Completely doubt he will allow free speach and debate. He fears young people who hold up 3 fingers. That will only happen wihen he is put or steps aside. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razer Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 A venue for speaking and free speech are two different things. In Thailand, one can be arrested for saying what they think. Not only that, saying what you think in a public venue can also get you killed in Thailand. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickirs Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Completely doubt he will allow free speach and debate. He fears young people who hold up 3 fingers. That will only happen wihen he is put or steps aside. The young can be very dangerous. Edited January 4, 2015 by rickirs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickirs Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 "Three things are needed to achieve national reconciliation" I notice that lifting martial law ISN'T one of the things needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominique355 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Why do we need special venues, where we can speak our mind? We can't we express our opinion everywhere and anywhere? This is a typical thought of a dictatorial mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Here we got another victim of a banana flying in his face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surasak Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I always thought free speech was a sign of true democracy, but I guess it depends on which democracy and where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangFerang Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Ok. Let it ride... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surangw Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 first, practice walking on egg shells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksamuiguy Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Like a town meeting, a FREE ZONE", with a modarator and NO PRESS, NO CAMERAS, just People expressing thier opinions and concerns in Anonminity. Give everyone a chance to voice thier opinion, obviously the Royal Family would be off limits. It is possible to critisize things and people with out names and instances. It would have to be organized and modrated to keep the crazies out. Thai Only, we need to keep our noses out of thier internal affairs and cultural differences. A Represenative of the Government Present to listen and hopefully learn and report back what the Thai's are concerned about. It can not be a deabte or chaos would result. Just a thought! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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