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Kasit parts ways with Suthep's Foreign Affairs group over charter support
THE NATION


Kasit

BANGKOK: -- KASIT PIROMYA, chief of the Foreign Affairs working group of the People's Democratic Reform Foundation (PDRF), confirmed yesterday that he had resigned from the foundation after a difference of opinion.

Kasit said he had submitted his resignation letter to the foundation's chairman, Suthep Thaugsuban, on the day the foundation held a press conference announcing its stance to support the draft charter, which was shot down by the National Reform Council on September 6.

Kasit said he had no personal conflict with Suthep. They had discussions on this issue at least three times and could not resolve their differences. He told The Nation that as the PDRF had publicly declared that it would be free of politics and push forward civil-based reform work, it should stick to those principles.

By throwing its support behind the draft constitution, which was controversial, it seemingly made a political decision, which he disagreed with.

"As the foundation has put its energy behind reform, it should not have any stance on the charter, which was political. You may argue, as we did, that it is the subject of a debate, but that's my view. Such a decision should be left to the people to decide via a referendum."

Kasit stressed that they had parted with understanding, and that he would play no further role at the PDRF.

He said he had not yet prepared himself for a post in the National Reform Steering Council, to which his name is among several others proposed. He said the matter now rested with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in his capacity as chief of the military's ruling National Council for Peace and Order.

Abhisit Vejjajiva, the Democrat Party leader, had proposed Kasit's name along with that of another veteran politician, Thawil Praison, a former Democrat party-list MP, but insisted that this was not on behalf of the party.

Kasit said he had held talks with Abhisit and would be willing to work on the council if picked, without specifying the reform area of his specialisation, which is foreign affairs.

Abhisit yesterday said Kasit and Thawil had broad knowledge of reform work and were hence suitable to work at the council, and that's why he had suggested their names for the council.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Kasit-parts-ways-with-Sutheps-Foreign-Affairs-grou-30269442.html


-- The Nation 2015-09-24

[tuanku]

are the rats deserting the stinking ship?

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Abhisit yesterday said Kasit and Thawil had broad knowledge of reform work and were hence suitable to work at the council, and that's why he had suggested their names for the council.

Kasit should go to jail for PAD actions linked to the airport closure.

[ngieen]

why isn't he in jail for his role in blocking the airport?

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"Kasit said he had no personal conflict with Suthep. They had discussions on this issue at least three times and could not resolve their differences. He told The Nation that as the PDRF had publicly declared that it would be free of politics and push forward civil-based reform work, it should stick to those principles."

Non-political gatherings only, yes PM Prayuth? Really? REALLY? REALLY!?

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why isn't he in jail for his role in blocking the airport?

Well he only popped by for a decent meal and to listen to the music!