The leader of Thailand’s opposition Democrat Party on May 3 called for elections scheduled for July to be pushed back by up to six months.
In his proposal, Abhisit Vejjajiva, who was former Prime Minister, said caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her cabinet should resign, allowing an interim cabinet to implement national reforms.
The new elected government will hold power within a year to carry out reform plans, he said, noting this solution will help prevent violence in the country from escalating.
Earlier, in an effort to break the current political crisis, Abhisit had discussions with the Election Commission (EC), military and civil leaders and politicians.
Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, an EC member, said that Abhisit's proposal was too late as his commission had already consulted and agreed with the caretaker government about the election date.
Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul also said that Abhisit's calls appeared "undemocratic" because the ex-premier was only seeking to skip democratic process to give way for reforms.
Meanwhile, the pro-government Red Shirts plan to hold a large-scale meeting in suburban Bangkok on May 10, raising concerns about a possible conflict between them and anti-government protestors.-VNA
In his proposal, Abhisit Vejjajiva, who was former Prime Minister, said caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her cabinet should resign, allowing an interim cabinet to implement national reforms.
The new elected government will hold power within a year to carry out reform plans, he said, noting this solution will help prevent violence in the country from escalating.
Earlier, in an effort to break the current political crisis, Abhisit had discussions with the Election Commission (EC), military and civil leaders and politicians.
Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, an EC member, said that Abhisit's proposal was too late as his commission had already consulted and agreed with the caretaker government about the election date.
Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul also said that Abhisit's calls appeared "undemocratic" because the ex-premier was only seeking to skip democratic process to give way for reforms.
Meanwhile, the pro-government Red Shirts plan to hold a large-scale meeting in suburban Bangkok on May 10, raising concerns about a possible conflict between them and anti-government protestors.-VNA
