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Thai PM: House dissolution possible after solving economic problems, political reform
Thai PM: House dissolution possible after solving economic problems, political reform
BANGKOK, Dec 25 (TNA) - Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva admitted Thursday he had been interviewed by foreign news media and said he might dissolve Parliament and call a general election after solving the country's ailing national economy and political unrest.
Mr. Abhisit said he had been interviewed by CNN and said he might dissolve Parliament after the problems were solved but he did not give an exact timeframe when he would do it.
"I think it's not necessary to fix the timeframe," said Mr. Abhisit, adding that when the right time comes, power could be returned to the people. He said must be considered from several factors including a political reform.
Asked whether he plans to dissolve Parliament after the political reform is completed, Mr. Abhisit said his government would move on reforming politics, in which efficient outsiders acceptable to every party would be invited to work with the administration. At this point, there may be proposals related to a change of politics.
On comments made by former deputy prime minister Suwat Liptapanlop that it should be known within two months whether the current administration could survive the political storm, Mr. Abhisit said the projection is in line with present condition in the country.
If the government could not restore public confidence and help move the country forward, the government's stability would be affected, Mr. Abhisit said.
On by-elections to be held in 22 provinces nationwide on January 11—elections in which the outcome could boost the number of MPs of the opposition Puea Thai Party and another smaller party Pracharaj, Mr. Abhisit said he believed he could tackle that problem when the results are known. (TNA)
BANGKOK, Dec 25 (TNA) - Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva admitted Thursday he had been interviewed by foreign news media and said he might dissolve Parliament and call a general election after solving the country's ailing national economy and political unrest.
Mr. Abhisit said he had been interviewed by CNN and said he might dissolve Parliament after the problems were solved but he did not give an exact timeframe when he would do it.
"I think it's not necessary to fix the timeframe," said Mr. Abhisit, adding that when the right time comes, power could be returned to the people. He said must be considered from several factors including a political reform.
Asked whether he plans to dissolve Parliament after the political reform is completed, Mr. Abhisit said his government would move on reforming politics, in which efficient outsiders acceptable to every party would be invited to work with the administration. At this point, there may be proposals related to a change of politics.
On comments made by former deputy prime minister Suwat Liptapanlop that it should be known within two months whether the current administration could survive the political storm, Mr. Abhisit said the projection is in line with present condition in the country.
If the government could not restore public confidence and help move the country forward, the government's stability would be affected, Mr. Abhisit said.
On by-elections to be held in 22 provinces nationwide on January 11—elections in which the outcome could boost the number of MPs of the opposition Puea Thai Party and another smaller party Pracharaj, Mr. Abhisit said he believed he could tackle that problem when the results are known. (TNA)
