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	He said the aim of the committee is to seek ways to promote reconciliation and mend rifts in society.&nbsp;</div>
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	The panel would invite more than 20 representatives from all concerned political parties and groups, to take part, Pornpetch said.&nbsp;</div>
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	The NLA would consider and later endorse the setting up of the committee, Pornpetch said, adding that it would come up with a framework within six months after being established.&nbsp;</div>
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	Once the committee comes up with a report, the NLA will decide whether it goes to the Cabinet or the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA), in order to implement recommendations.&nbsp;</div>
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	Pornpetch downplayed concerns that the panel&rsquo;s work may overlap that of other existing committees, including the NRSA reconciliation committee. He also played down worries about possible enactment of amnesty laws in the new committee&rsquo;s recommendations, saying the issue would be considered once all committee members were consulted.&nbsp;</div>

NLA considers setting up its own special panel on reconciliation

THE National Legislative Assembly (NLA) is mulling the establishment of a special committee to study options that can be taken to promote reconciliation and peace in Thai society, NLA president Pornpetch Wichitcholchai said yesterday.