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Kanit: Independent fact-finding commission seeks reconciled society within two years
BANGKOK, July 7 - Prof Dr Kanit Na Nakorn, chair of the Independent Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Thailand (ITRCT) met the press Wednesday saying his commission task's would focus on investigating and finding the truth during this year's April-May political conflicts and seeking measures for long-term reconciliation in the country.
The Cabinet on Tuesday acknowledged the names of eight persons whom Dr Kanit selected as commissioners, but not for approval, as the agency is operating independently.
Apart from Dr Kanit, the eight other members of the panel are Kittipong Kittayarak, Permanent Secretary for Justice; Jutharat Ua-amnuay, political science lecturer at Chulalongkorn University; Decha Sangkhawan, lecturer in the Faculty of Social Administration at Thammasat University; Manich Sooksomchitra, veteran journalist; Ronnachai Kongsakon, a medical doctor at Ramathibodi Hospital; Pairoj Polpetch, coordinator of the People's Rights Protection Association; Somchai Homlaor, president of the Campaign for Human Rights Committee; and Surasak Likasitwatanakul, a law lecturer at Thammasat University.
In introducing and announcing the framework of his panel, Dr Kanit said all eight had agreed to join the panel and would adhere with the principles of independence, impartiality, straightforwardness, honesty and transparency.
He said the commission would base its work on finding the truth, particularly on the political related violence, human rights violations and damage that occurred in relation to the protest during April-May 2010.
The panel will investigate the roots of the political conflicts and try to find solutions to reach to mutual understanding. Short-term remedial measures will be considered to prevent an immediate or future recurrence of the violence, he said, adding that the commission will undertake restorative measures aimed at rehabilitating society with a view to promote social justice and the long-term reconciliation in the country.
He added that his commission would not duplicate the other efforts led by former prime minister Anand Panyarachun and respected scholar Prawes Wasi on national socio-political reform.
Dr Kanit said the tasks are the most difficult work he will have undertaken in his life, but he will build trust for the panel.
His commission aims for a peaceful society in Thailand within two years and he will report developments to the Cabinet every six months and regularly inform the public of its progress.
The panel does not aim to name the culprits, but to find the truth, and would try to explain how things happened and how to prevent violence in the future as a preventive measure.
Among eight commissioners, three were not present at the press briefing on Wednesday at Siam City Hotel -- Mr Somchai, Dr Surasak and Mr Pairoj. (MCOT online news)
The Cabinet on Tuesday acknowledged the names of eight persons whom Dr Kanit selected as commissioners, but not for approval, as the agency is operating independently.
Apart from Dr Kanit, the eight other members of the panel are Kittipong Kittayarak, Permanent Secretary for Justice; Jutharat Ua-amnuay, political science lecturer at Chulalongkorn University; Decha Sangkhawan, lecturer in the Faculty of Social Administration at Thammasat University; Manich Sooksomchitra, veteran journalist; Ronnachai Kongsakon, a medical doctor at Ramathibodi Hospital; Pairoj Polpetch, coordinator of the People's Rights Protection Association; Somchai Homlaor, president of the Campaign for Human Rights Committee; and Surasak Likasitwatanakul, a law lecturer at Thammasat University.
In introducing and announcing the framework of his panel, Dr Kanit said all eight had agreed to join the panel and would adhere with the principles of independence, impartiality, straightforwardness, honesty and transparency.
He said the commission would base its work on finding the truth, particularly on the political related violence, human rights violations and damage that occurred in relation to the protest during April-May 2010.
The panel will investigate the roots of the political conflicts and try to find solutions to reach to mutual understanding. Short-term remedial measures will be considered to prevent an immediate or future recurrence of the violence, he said, adding that the commission will undertake restorative measures aimed at rehabilitating society with a view to promote social justice and the long-term reconciliation in the country.
He added that his commission would not duplicate the other efforts led by former prime minister Anand Panyarachun and respected scholar Prawes Wasi on national socio-political reform.
Dr Kanit said the tasks are the most difficult work he will have undertaken in his life, but he will build trust for the panel.
His commission aims for a peaceful society in Thailand within two years and he will report developments to the Cabinet every six months and regularly inform the public of its progress.
The panel does not aim to name the culprits, but to find the truth, and would try to explain how things happened and how to prevent violence in the future as a preventive measure.
Among eight commissioners, three were not present at the press briefing on Wednesday at Siam City Hotel -- Mr Somchai, Dr Surasak and Mr Pairoj. (MCOT online news)
