The government will hold two meetings with political parties ahead of the general election, according to a deputy prime minister.
Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Legal Affairs, Wissanu Krea-ngam told reporters on Saturday that Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, the prime minister and the head of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), will have two meetings with politicians to discuss their concerns and the country’s future.
Expected to take place before the end of June, the first meeting will allow political parties to talk about the primary vote system, the NCPO’s ban on political activities including party meetings, and related matters.
Wissanu said unlocking political restrictions will be done step-by-step to maintain an atmosphere most conducive to the much-anticipated general election early next year.
Once the ban is revoked, parties will be allowed to launch their election campaigns, he added.
Also, he noted that the government will consult with the Election Commission, the Constitution Drafting Commission, and the National Legislative Assembly in regard to the primary vote system which political parties believe could be problematic. However, he didn’t go into details, nor did he rule out the possibility of cancelling primary elections altogether.
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Reporter : Thammarat Thadaphrom
Rewriter : Rodney McNeil
National News Bureau & Public Relations
Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Legal Affairs, Wissanu Krea-ngam told reporters on Saturday that Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, the prime minister and the head of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), will have two meetings with politicians to discuss their concerns and the country’s future.
Expected to take place before the end of June, the first meeting will allow political parties to talk about the primary vote system, the NCPO’s ban on political activities including party meetings, and related matters.
Wissanu said unlocking political restrictions will be done step-by-step to maintain an atmosphere most conducive to the much-anticipated general election early next year.
Once the ban is revoked, parties will be allowed to launch their election campaigns, he added.
Also, he noted that the government will consult with the Election Commission, the Constitution Drafting Commission, and the National Legislative Assembly in regard to the primary vote system which political parties believe could be problematic. However, he didn’t go into details, nor did he rule out the possibility of cancelling primary elections altogether.
Information and Source
Reporter : Thammarat Thadaphrom
Rewriter : Rodney McNeil
National News Bureau & Public Relations
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