Thailand Approaches Former Prime Ministers to Lead Reconciliation Panel
- Committee’s mandate is to resolve escalating protest movement
- Protesters demand government’s resignation, monarchy reform
Chuan Leekpai
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Thailand may rope in a former prime minister to lead a reconciliation committee proposed by the parliament to resolve key issues raised by pro-democracy protesters.
House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has approached at least four former premiers and representatives of several political parties to be part of the panel, which may also include protest groups. A special parliament session last week proposed the formation of the reconciliation committee and designated Chuan, himself a former prime minister, to finalize its composition.