PM should inform NLA, drafters of his intent
The Chinese proverb “Qi Hu Nan Xia” - Riding on a tiger, it’s difficult to get off - seems to portray Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s current situation very clearly.
However, “difficult” in this case doesn’t always mean impossible. A person can get off this situation by simply jumping for a tree branch high enough for the tiger not to catch and eventually kill him. That said, I think PM Prayut should state clearly how long he thinks it is necessary for him to stay on as prime minister. And after that, full democracy will be allowed.
Sending a straightforward message would help members of the National Legislative Assembly and the Constitution Drafting Committee to work freely.
They will focus on providing a better future and wellbeing for the people of the country as a whole – not expressly to help the PM hold on to power.
Sometimes it is the people close to the PM themselves that are making it difficult for him to get off the proverbial tiger’s back: Their intention to “help” him might very well “harm” him.
PM Prayut should send a clear message to these people – so that they will not waver in performing their duties.
Vint Chavala
