
The government has turned down a suggestion by seven private-sector organisations that it issue an executive decree to allow a political-reform council to be set up – but it looks likely to form such a body itself.
This is an excellent idea. Which body is more knowledgeable concerning the ways and means of creating a culture of corruption? Which body knows more about the negation of democracy?
Talk about putting the loonies in charge of the asylum!
Richard Bowler
Bangkok