BANGKOK, Oct 13 (TNA) - The new Thai government to be formed after the December 23 general election will likely be a coalition one, interim Prime Minister Gen. Surayud Chulanont said Saturday.
Speaking during his weekly television programme, Gen. Surayud, concurrently interior minister, said there was a more than 70 per cent chance that Thailand will have a coalition government after the upcoming election, and yet it could be strong if there is more cooperation between political parties.
Political parties should learn from previous lessons and should strive for a better common future, or otherwise the political situation would get nowhere, he said.
“I’ve considerable hope on a new generation of politicians who would possess knowledge and experience in administration,” Gen. Surayud said. “We should give them the opportunity to run the country.”
The prime minister went on to say that in his capacity as interior minister he would assist the Election Commission in overseeing the election so that it is transparent, fair and prevents vote-buying.
The Interior Ministry has sufficient information and skilled officials in rural areas, to be able to complete that task, Gen. Surayud said.
Vote-buying could be prevented if political parties along with the public and private sectors join hands and that is why this government has made it a national agenda. (TNA)-E111