PM denies formerly banned politicians will join new council
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PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday rejected speculation that former executives of disbanded political parties would be appointed to a new body that would replace the National Reform Council (NRC).
He said he believes these politicians would prefer to make preparations to join the next government.
“I have not thought about this. There are many candidates already. Why should we bring these politicians back? I think they would rather prepare to join the next government,” Prayut said.
It had been speculated that some of the 220 politicians, who have completed their five-year ban after their political parties were disbanded for electoral fraud, would be appointed to the soon-to-be set up Reform Movement Council.
The new council will replace the NRC, which will be dissolved after completing its job of voting on the draft constitution.
