Democrat Party politician Boonyod Suktinthai said yesterday that new drafters should reflect more diversity. The committee should comprise people who understand the principles of democracy and are open to the general public.
"The drafters should start by having more positive perceptions vis-avis politicians from the very first," said Boonyod, a former MP.
As individuals who will be part of the new political rules, politicians should be able to participate and share perceptions about the content of the charter draft - albeit without being part of the drafting committee. Boonyod said making the process more accessible to the wider public would help prevent any strange clauses emerging in the draft. One example was creation of the National Strategic Reform and Reconciliation Committee (NSRRC), which could lead to overlapping duties between the government and the NSRRC.