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Look at the bigger picture with charter draft: CDC boss
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- BORWORNSAK SAYS NEW CHARTER MATCHES THAI SOCIETY BETTER THAN PREVIOUS ONES

CONSTITUTION Drafting Committee (CDC) chairman Borwornsak Uwanno said yesterday that he wanted the public and members of the National Reform Council (NRC) to consider the bigger picture when deciding whether to accept the draft charter.

"When reading the draft charter, use your own judgement to decide whether to accept or reject it. This is to make the referendum a genuine social contract.

"I'm ready to accept the result, whatever it may be.

"I also believe that politicians will accept the result of the referendum, as it is akin to supreme judgement of [the people in] the country," he said.

'Suitable' constitution

He also said this charter was appropriate for Thai society.

"It has to be considered whether the new constitution fits in with Thai society or not; whether it tries to address the problems of the past and whether it contains some elements deemed useful for the country or not," he said.

Bowornsak Borwornsak stressed that this draft charter was not a replica of constitutions in the West.

He said Thailand had learned lessons from its 1997 and 2007 constitutions, which tried to replicate Western democracy.

The CDC chairman also said the National Strategic Reform and Reconciliation Committee (NSRRC) had been introduced in the draft in order to tackle key reform issues, such as those in public administration and education.

Transitioning to democracy

He said the country was in a transitional phase as it moves towards full-fledged democracy. Hence, he said, transitional provisions were required to ensure reform for the first five years.

Borwornsak added that he had instructed CDC member Tawilwadee Bureekul to write a report on the public recommendations that have been included in the draft charter.

The objective is to show the public that their voice has also been taken into account.

Meanwhile, CDC member Nakorn Sukprasert said yesterday that the draft charter had been sent to the printers, and would be handed over to the NRC today for consideration.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Look-at-the-bigger-picture-with-charter-draft-CDC--30267179.html

-- The Nation 2015-08-22

[BigBadGeordie]

The bigger picture, in other words make sure the public "Can't see the wood for the trees"!

[ryguy]

Transitioning to Democracy...??? 20th Constitution and 15 Generals running all ministries?

How about transitioning from a Constitutional Monarchy

to an "Absolute Monarchy....= ROYAL Thai Army!

These undemocratic elitist Generals love to re-write all that's ever been. They would re-write all of the TRUTH of Thai History if they could. Too bad for those pesky "Western Democracies and their Damn Internet!

60 to 90 Year old men planning the future of the country with their (Super Board Committee)

No Political Party.....Not One Agrees with it. Most Thai's will not agree with it as well when put to a vote. Surely bringing more violence as elections will not be held for many, many years here!

[Solomon]

The Thai people aren't as stupid as the Elites and Generals want to believe.

This dog of a constitution will get voted down with a resounding majority.

Thais have lived through a rigged constitutional referendum already (2007) and seen that trying to appease the anti-democracy establishment only leads to more misery, conflict, economic despair and or course....more coups.

Once this draft is rejected, the Junta will try to use it as an excuse to further lengthen their time in power but this time their will be opposition and the Generals will be tossed out on their a...s.

The 1997 "Peoples Constitution" will rise again and Thailand's future will again be one of hope, growth and the nation will resume its trend towards equality - all of it of course under the masterful leadership of one Mr Thaksin Shinawatra (or a selected proxy).

The last ever coup in Thailand has just about drawn its final ghastly breath.

[tbthailand]

borwornsak is lying through his teeth throughout, although with this point,

He said Thailand had learned lessons from its 1997 and 2007 constitutions, which tried to replicate Western democracy.

you could agree that at least the military's hired constitution drafters have learned lessons from 2007.... but of course the 2007 constitution did not try to replicate democracy, it tried to limit it. The lesson learned is "that not going far enough to restrict democracy is bad for the elites".

[tbthailand]

He also said this charter was appropriate for Thai society.

so, given who the authors, are, that is a perfectly normal statement...

[rubl]

When the CDC chairman said 'look at the bigger picture' I doubt he meant to include the foreign posters here in that picture.

But opinions noted, thank you all.

[candide]

When the CDC chairman said 'look at the bigger picture' I doubt he meant to include the foreign posters here in that picture.

But opinions noted, thank you all.

A post outlining the insignificance of posting comments by someone with 20000+ posts! Interesting case.....

[rubl]

When the CDC chairman said 'look at the bigger picture' I doubt he meant to include the foreign posters here in that picture.

But opinions noted, thank you all.

A post outlining the insignificance of posting comments by someone with 20000+ posts! Interesting case.....

Stay with us long enough (this time) and you may also get there.

BTW I've been told by some nice members like phoenixdoglover and Heybruce that the near proportional representation which the draft charter showed will never work in Thailand. Since it does in the West, it would suggest some are all in favour of a Thai special democratic charter.

Cheers,

uncle rubl

[Srikcir]

"transitional provisions were required to ensure reform for the first five years."

TRANSLATION:

The government that represents the Thai people will be powerless for the next five years under the new constitution.

That certainly is an important improvement over previous constitutions - for the military!

[tbthailand]

When the CDC chairman said 'look at the bigger picture' I doubt he meant to include the foreign posters here in that picture.

But opinions noted, thank you all.

A post outlining the insignificance of posting comments by someone with 20000+ posts! Interesting case.....

are we obliged to say 'you're welcome' to such posts, or can we just hit ignore...