Several political parties have said they will implement a set of policies proposed by the civic sector during a forum on Thursday if they form a government after the next general election.
Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted as prime minister in a 2006 coup and now lives in exile, has recently been expressing his wish to return to Thailand.
BANGKOK: The opposition parties believe the next general election could be taking place as early as between March and July next year, as they vow to continue keeping the administration in check.
Opposition says no to unity panel
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Accuses government of lacking sincerity
published : 23 Dec 2020 at 06:33 Pheu Thai Party leader Sompong Amornvivat
The six opposition parties have refused to be part of the reconciliation process, saying the government lacks sincerity in fostering unity.
Speaking after a meeting between the opposition parties on Tuesday, Pheu Thai leader Sompong Amornvivat said they would not join the proposed reconciliation panel unless the protest movement also takes part.
The government must show sincerity in creating a climate of reconciliation by stop harassing or taking legal action against its opponents without good reason, Mr Sompong said.
Chaithawat Tulathon, secretary-general of the Move Forward Party, said the opposition parties agreed with efforts to bring about unity, but the process cannot proceed as long as those who hold different views continue to be persecuted.