Education key to resolving conflict, parties tell reconciliation committee
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The reconciliation preparation committee on Friday wrapped up its talks this week with small political parties who felt that the way to resolve political conflict was to educate people as they are the prime cause of the problem, according to Defence Ministry spokesman Maj-General Kongcheep Tantrawanit.
In the long run, he said, it is about informing people to enhance the quality of life of Thai citizens so they would be immunised against negative political influences.
As well, he said the parties wanted to keep capitalist politicians in check, better enforcement of laws and reduced gaps in society via holistic reform.
Next week, new and small parties, including former the Parks chief’s party the Forest Reclamation Party, are scheduled to meet the committee to share their views on reconciliation.
The committee has also instructed its officials nationwide to open forums in provinces to collect views from locals in parallel with the meetings in Bangkok.
They will start on March 1.
