Suthep urges supporters to vote for draft charter
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The charter draft is good enough for people to vote in its favour in the expected referendum, former politician Suthep Thaugsuban said today in his capacity as president of the People's Democratic Reform Foundation (PDRF).
The draft’s content should be able to drive five reforms as earlier expected by the “great mass of people”, Suthep said, in an apparent reference to supporters of the foundation. The expected reforms cover politics, corruption, the bureaucratic system, economic and social structures and the police. However, he expected the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to elaborate further the legislature with regard to police reform.
Claiming to speak on behalf of the “great mass of people”, Suthep underlined his support for the expected National Strategic Reform and Reconciliation Council (NSRRC), making note of its capability in driving the government in time of crisis. He added that he has seen lives sacrificed in political conflicts and sincerely hoped that this would never happen again.
Asked why he put his faith to the NSRRC, he said that the draft made it clear the council would be made up of high-ranking officers, for example the ex-premier and the president of the Supreme Court, which would guarantee its efficiency. Moreover, the NSRRC would have to consult with MPs and senators prior to exercising its special authority.
As of now, he added, the PDRF has not taken any initiative on the referendum campaign.
