The National Reform Council (NRC) of Thailand , which consists of 250 members selected by the ruling junta, began operations on October 21 with a view to ending the prolonged political division in the country.
The first meeting of the NRC began with members sworn in before the parliament.
The council will help restore power of voters and diminish parties’ power, NRC member Paiboon Nititawan told the press before the meeting.
Earlier on October 6, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej issued a decree on the formation of the NRC, which is responsible for making comprehensive political reforms and drafting a new constitution.
The establishment of the NRC was major step in the military administration’s plan to prepare for a general election in late 2015.-VNA
The first meeting of the NRC began with members sworn in before the parliament.
The council will help restore power of voters and diminish parties’ power, NRC member Paiboon Nititawan told the press before the meeting.
Earlier on October 6, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej issued a decree on the formation of the NRC, which is responsible for making comprehensive political reforms and drafting a new constitution.
The establishment of the NRC was major step in the military administration’s plan to prepare for a general election in late 2015.-VNA
