Private sector raises 4 options
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Seven private organisations suggest that there is a need for national reform which will deal with the economy, electoral system, and inequality.
At the press conference on Friday, they also push for the transparent use of administrative power and an effective mechanism to curb corruption.
However, apart from the suggestions, the organisations did not specify the period for the reform and did not state whether it should happen before or after the next year’s election on February 2, 2014.
Vichai Assarasakorn, vice-chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, said “There will be more meetings since we cannot gather all the information and propose all at the same time. Today is more about options than solutions…we have to find a way to work out with differences and we need to listen to all sides.”
Regardless of time period and how to implement it, the seven organisations believed that these reforms can ease the current political impasse and pave way for political stability in the future.
“If we can find a solution to resolve the current political situation through talks and negotiations, it will be better for the economy and for everyone as a whole,” Vichai said.
