Too early to decide on new Thai charter, says CDC

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Too early to decide on new charter, says CDC

BANGKOK, 8 February 2016 (NNT) - A member of the Constitution Drafting Commission says it is too early to make a final decision on the new charter while expressing his belief that everyone understands the core principle of the draft.

CDC member Thienchai Na Nakorn said the drafting team is still open to suggestions and will make adjustments deemed appropriate to the draft. He confirmed that the CDC did not grant any special power to the Constitutional Court.

He said it would be too early for people to judge or reject the first draft as the drafting process has yet to be completed entirely. He is also confident that everyone in society understands the core principle of the permanent constitution which is to stamp out all corruption practices from Thai society as well as bar all corrupt politicians from re-entering politics.

In terms of organic laws, he said the process will proceed according to the country’s roadmap, adding that the drafting of organic laws will require an extended period of time, which is why the CDC is keen to request an extension of the process for another 8 months.


-- NNT 2016-02-08

[tbthailand]

He is also confident that everyone in society understands the core principle of the permanent constitution which is to stamp out all corruption practices from Thai society as well as bar all corrupt politicians from re-entering politics.

well, what a dimwit...

One, everyone can see what the real objective of the new charter is.... it is to cement in place the real control of the country in the hands of the military/elite alliance. This is a throw-back to the 80's ... at the very least.

Secondly, it is not the purpose of a charter to "stamp out corrupt practices from Thai society", nor is it possible for any charter to do so in the first place. In addition, if there was a serious attempt to "stamp out corruption in Thai society", then the charter would address all of society, including business corruption and - most especially - corruption in the military and police.... These are things that the draft charter pointedly does NOT do.

So yeah, we will have to bear a massive amount of nonsense coming from the hand-picked lackeys of the not so bright generals until this turd goes to a vote...

Sigh...

[Srikcir]

"it would be too early for people to judge or reject the first draft as the drafting process has yet to be completed entirely."

Not too early for the Prayut government to promote its passage using info seminars, forums, meetings, TV, radio, internet, etc. But too early for anyone to criticize current leaked provisions. One gets the impression that the government isn't concerned about the final draft. The chances for its passage would be the same as the original Meechai draft - none.

[heybruce]

I'm amused by the term "permanent constitution". This one will go into the bin, like so many previous constitutions, just as soon as the military decides it doesn't like what an elected government is doing.

[jaywalker]

"In terms of organic laws, he said the process will proceed according to the country’s roadmap, adding that the drafting of organic laws will require an extended period of time, which is why the CDC is keen to request an extension of the process for another 8 months."

Should say 80 years instead of 8 months.

The elites of Thailand are about as subtle as a bull in a china shop, and the masses have no choice but to accept it.

Red, Yellow, or purple w/ pink polka dots, it's all about power and raping the country.

[Emster23]

"In terms of organic laws, he said the process will proceed according to the country’s roadmap, adding that the drafting of organic laws will require an extended period of time, which is why the CDC is keen to request an extension of the process for another 8 months."

"Organic laws" (more like plastic rice), "roadmap" aka "you can't get there from here".

The US Constitution convention started on May 25, 1787 and was concluded on September 17, 1787, a bit under four (4) months. It has lasted pretty darn well, been amended when needed. This whole thing stinks of bull poo. there, I said it.

[tbthailand]

I'm amused by the term "permanent constitution". This one will go into the bin, like so many previous constitutions, just as soon as the military decides it doesn't like what an elected government is doing.

this one would be probably closer to "permanent" since it has many more levers... this means:

1. the balance of control, notably of state coffers, is tilted heavily towards the elite/military alliance which means
2. elected governments have less ability to do things the elite/military alliance doesn't want, and
3. if the elected government or the people find a way to get out from under the the feudal thumb of it's masters, then
4. the masters can create a crisis which allows them to invoke draconian repression (media censorship, complete control of public gatherings, ...) and if needed, just change the government completely through the levers like the constitutional court.

We can hope that it too will be rejected and that the clowns running the show continue their extraordinary incompetence such that the country is led to a point where the people (again) push the military back into their barracks. And may the people then do THAT is a more permanent fashion.

[tbthailand]

"In terms of organic laws, he said the process will proceed according to the country’s roadmap, adding that the drafting of organic laws will require an extended period of time, which is why the CDC is keen to request an extension of the process for another 8 months."

Should say 80 years instead of 8 months.

The elites of Thailand are about as subtle as a bull in a china shop, and the masses have no choice but to accept it.

Red, Yellow, or purple w/ pink polka dots, it's all about power and raping the country.

I expect the "organic laws" to be the vehicle to carry all the blatantly undemocratic and unacceptable garbage that the Junta did not dare put in the charter.