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NEW CHARTER
Wissanu warns of political strife in wake of draft charter, election
WASAMON AUDJARINT
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- THE GOVERNMENT is concerned that political troubles might arise ahead of the charter referendum and could intensify afterwards, driven by a combination of factors, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam conceded yesterday.

He said the government was concerned about the possibility, but he believed that before the referendum, reaction could still be held in control. This is because there were no other reasons behind the doubt but dissatisfaction against the new charter, he added.

However, it was anticipated that disagreement and trouble could intensify after an enactment of the new constitution and after an election.

They could result from various sources, including dissatisfaction with the charter itself, the election, or the new government, among others. So any these eventualities could be frustrating and hard to manage, he said.

"Any disagreements before the referendum could be easily [anticipated], but after enactment of the new charter, we might not be able to see clearly what caused them, where they [originated], and how best to handle them," Wissanu said.

He said concerned parties, including the Constitution Drafting Committee, were worried about the possibilities, and that is why they had introduced some "strange" measures in the draft charter. He hoped they could help defuse problems, suggesting that those measures would include a the proposed National Strategic Reform and Reconciliation Committee.

Wissanu said it could be late to fix the draft as it was about to be tabled before the National Reform Council for voting on September 6 - but it would be the people who would make a decision again, he said.

He denied the charter was a source for new conflict, saying people could be both happy and unhappy with it, and dissatisfaction could grow when they saw flaws in it over time. However, he said the referendum was the best way for people to express their thoughts on it.

In response to the notion that the charter did not support a fully fledged democracy, he said the drafters and ordinary people might have different views when thinking about democracy. He said everyone had equal rights to study and criticise it, but cautioned that the issue was sensitive and people should help one another think it through.

Wissanu said the regulations for the referendum prepared by the Election Commission were still loose. It was suggested that the EC consult with the Council of State for consideration before handing it the regulations to the National Legislative Assembly, he said.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Wissanu-warns-of-political-strife-in-wake-of-draft-30267856.html


-- The Nation 2015-09-01

[smedly]

well lets see, who is not satisfied with the new charter

Thaksin for sure as it limits his ability to abuse and control

The Red leaders

Past and present politicians as it will serverely limit their ability to abuse power and commet graft​

who should be in support

All of the Thai people as it gives them a greater say in the running of the country and control over those in office.

It also creates a more balanced political landscape giving no particular side ultimate control - quite clever actually

The whole system will create a climate of transparancy - checks and balances and independant agencies with strong powers to intervene when nesessary to investigate and prosecute wrong doers

all in all and interesting package

[Blackfalds]

" THE GOVERNMENT is concerned that political troubles might arise ahead of the charter referendum and could intensify afterwards..."

They mean 'opposition".

"They could result from various sources, including dissatisfaction with the charter itself, the election, or the new government, among others. So any these eventualities could be frustrating and hard to manage"

They mean "hard to control'

I can see why he is concerned. It is difficult to sell the basic unrepresentative nature of the charter, its attack on electoral politics, its military tutelage and its origins in a military coup. This charter is designed to serve the elite in society and the electoral majority know that.

They are in a difficult position. Their strength is in a charter that serves them well, but their weakness is trying to have society accept their machinations.

[Praematura]

Lol smeldly you have no clue, I'm guessing you wrote that post in jest. The charter essentially eliminates the democracy that Thailand has. Who should support? Give me a break dude, the only people who support this is the ones telling everyone not to talk about it or face arrest. People will not support a system that takes away rights they have become used to such a representation.

[chainarong]

Unfortunately the Coup of 06 and this one never changed anything , they are a waste of time, primarily because the people haven't changed their political alliances , it will be doubtful if this charter will end on a bright note, at the end of the day the Junta may well have egg on it's face, that trend is starting to develop now.

[Srikcir]

"political troubles might arise ahead of the charter referendum and could intensify afterwards"

So no national unity nor elimination of political conflict after 15 months of absolute military control. Only "one man standing" can take the blame for this failure. Time for the NCPO to have another "election."