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PM to meet coalition partners on charter amendment
BANGKOK, Jan 27 (TNA) - Following the Democrat Party resolution to not join the move to amend Thailand’s Constitution with other coalition parties, Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Wednesday reaffirmed that there is no sign of a House dissolution in the near future and that he will meet with the coalition partners regarding the party's decision.
Mr Abhisit, who is also Democrat party leader, remained unperturbed after the coalition parties were reportedly not satisfied with the Democrat resolution not to endorse the motion to amend the charter.
"There is no sign indicating that house dissolution in imminent," the prime minister said. Political life continues as usual, he said, as he chaired a meeting with coalition party ministers and conducted work together normally.
The premier said he does not believe that his party's decision will cause a problem in the vote following the upcoming censure debate.
The premier also allayed concerns over rumours of a new coup, giving reassurances that his government will be able to maintain control in the situation. He asserted that he will not allow political conflicts to obstruct his administration's work.
Mr Abhisit added that he intends to meet with coalition leaders and that Social Action Party leader Suwit Khunkitti has agreed to host the meeting.
"When I meet them (the coalition parties), I will tell them the reasons," said Mr Abhisit. "I'm willing to review my words to show that currently everything is moving towards what we have earlier discussed, but recently the coalition parties' move to amend the charter is another matter."
Regarding the comments of Bhumjaithai Party leader Chavarat Charnvirakul urging the Democrats to review their decision on the charter amendment, Mr Abhisit said that he is ready to co-operate if the charter change is meant for restoring reconciliation or for the sake of democracy but amnesty to politicians is out of question, said the prime minister. (TNA)
Mr Abhisit, who is also Democrat party leader, remained unperturbed after the coalition parties were reportedly not satisfied with the Democrat resolution not to endorse the motion to amend the charter.
"There is no sign indicating that house dissolution in imminent," the prime minister said. Political life continues as usual, he said, as he chaired a meeting with coalition party ministers and conducted work together normally.
The premier said he does not believe that his party's decision will cause a problem in the vote following the upcoming censure debate.
The premier also allayed concerns over rumours of a new coup, giving reassurances that his government will be able to maintain control in the situation. He asserted that he will not allow political conflicts to obstruct his administration's work.
Mr Abhisit added that he intends to meet with coalition leaders and that Social Action Party leader Suwit Khunkitti has agreed to host the meeting.
"When I meet them (the coalition parties), I will tell them the reasons," said Mr Abhisit. "I'm willing to review my words to show that currently everything is moving towards what we have earlier discussed, but recently the coalition parties' move to amend the charter is another matter."
Regarding the comments of Bhumjaithai Party leader Chavarat Charnvirakul urging the Democrats to review their decision on the charter amendment, Mr Abhisit said that he is ready to co-operate if the charter change is meant for restoring reconciliation or for the sake of democracy but amnesty to politicians is out of question, said the prime minister. (TNA)
