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National reform panels officially launched, members announced
BANGKOK, July 8 – The National Reform Committee and the National Reform Assembly chaired by former prime minister Anand Punyarachun and scholar Prawes Wasi respectively were officially launched Thursday, amid assurances that they stand for independent work for the public, not for any political party.
Mr Anand and Dr Prawes on Thursday announced the names of committee members at a news conference at Phisanulok House, the official residence of the prime minister.
The reform committee comprises 19 members including academics in fields such as economy and public health, as well as activists. Mr Anand said the committee members came from several social sectors and were quite competent. The committee's life is three years, so the timeline is important. Committee members have no full-time jobs or are retirees, so they can work completely for national reform. The committees will work together.
Mr Anand said his committee will meet for the first time on Friday afternoon to lay out the framework of their responsibility and will probably meet twice a week every Monday and Thursday.
The chairman of the national reform committee said it will work to drive the country's main structures effectively and focus on reducing social disparities and strengthening Thai society and fairness to bring peace and reconciliation.
There will be no intervention from the government. The committee will propose tangible plans to the public and the government for immediate action to solve problems. Some issues may need more time for clear verification, he added.
The national reform assembly comprises 27 committee members including the president of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the head of the Federation of Thai Industries, the secretary to the Human Rights Committee, and the permanent secretary for justice.
Dr Prawes said the national reform assembly will definitely succeed and he had no worry. This time, the public and social sectors will participate more in a concrete way in working. He felt undeterred by criticism.
Neither committee is charged with fostering reconciliation, which is the responsibility of another committee formed by the Prime Minister.
The national reform assembly will convene its first meeting on July 14.
Two reform committees have been set up by the Prime Minister’s Office and designed to heal the country's deep social divisions. The government will provide only necessary staff and budget. (MCOT online news)
Mr Anand and Dr Prawes on Thursday announced the names of committee members at a news conference at Phisanulok House, the official residence of the prime minister.
The reform committee comprises 19 members including academics in fields such as economy and public health, as well as activists. Mr Anand said the committee members came from several social sectors and were quite competent. The committee's life is three years, so the timeline is important. Committee members have no full-time jobs or are retirees, so they can work completely for national reform. The committees will work together.
Mr Anand said his committee will meet for the first time on Friday afternoon to lay out the framework of their responsibility and will probably meet twice a week every Monday and Thursday.
The chairman of the national reform committee said it will work to drive the country's main structures effectively and focus on reducing social disparities and strengthening Thai society and fairness to bring peace and reconciliation.
There will be no intervention from the government. The committee will propose tangible plans to the public and the government for immediate action to solve problems. Some issues may need more time for clear verification, he added.
The national reform assembly comprises 27 committee members including the president of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the head of the Federation of Thai Industries, the secretary to the Human Rights Committee, and the permanent secretary for justice.
Dr Prawes said the national reform assembly will definitely succeed and he had no worry. This time, the public and social sectors will participate more in a concrete way in working. He felt undeterred by criticism.
Neither committee is charged with fostering reconciliation, which is the responsibility of another committee formed by the Prime Minister.
The national reform assembly will convene its first meeting on July 14.
Two reform committees have been set up by the Prime Minister’s Office and designed to heal the country's deep social divisions. The government will provide only necessary staff and budget. (MCOT online news)
