The government of Thailand is attempting to end the dispute with the anti-government demonstrators led by the People’s Alliance for Democracy. Endorsed yesterday by the King, the government is expected to begin fully functioning next week when it declares its policies in the House. Prime Minister Somchai Wongswat has given former foreign minister and People Power Party (PPP) member Noppadon Pattama the job of designing a platform. Among the government’s list of urgent tasks include national reconciliation, the border problem with Cambodia, implementation of mega-projects, better education, foreign investment promotion, more lending for the poor and schemes to revive the sagging economy. Noppadon believes these policies and goals could be achieved within three years, which is the remaining term of the House and current government.
With the recent turmoil and unstable government system in Thailand since the military takeover in 2006, these goals and timelines signify headway in a more stable government for the people. Citizens’ rights have been severely restricted, especially in regards to limited and censored information by the media and in regards to the political, economic and legal environments. I feel that with the new cabinet, policies and goals, the government is working towards key issues that must be reformed such as education, the poor, the economy as well as foreign investments in realistic timelines.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/250908_News/25Sep2008_news01.php
Posted By: Ilana Kamens
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