Thai PM calls meeting to discuss election timing
BANGKOK — Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has invited leaders of anti-government protesters and political parties to discuss an Election Commission proposal to push back the date of the snap election she called from Feb 2, a senior aide said today (Jan 13).
Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra smiles as she arrives at the Internal Security Operations Command in Bangkok, Jan 3, 2014. Photo: Reuters
BANGKOK — Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has invited leaders of anti-government protesters and political parties to discuss an Election Commission proposal to push back the date of the snap election she called from Feb 2, a senior aide said today (Jan 13).
Ministers have until now said a delay would be impossible under the constitution, but the Election Commission (EC) has said it could be pushed back and one member has suggested May 4.
“The prime minister thinks that there are still some unclear points in the EC’s proposal. The best way is to meet and discuss it,” Mr Suranand Vejjajiva, secretary-general to the prime minister, told reporters. REUTERS
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