Thai Opposition, Protesters Stay Out of New Reconciliation Panel
Bangkok saw many rallies in 2020 demanding greater democracy and reform of the monarchy.
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A reconciliation committee formed by Thailand’s parliament speaker to resolve issues raised by anti-government protesters was packed with politicians from the ruling coalition and military-appointed senators.
The panel, which also comprised several academics, didn’t include any representatives from opposition parties and protest groups after they both rejected the proposal first mooted last year. The committee, which has currently 11 members, will hold its first meeting on Monday, according to House Speaker Chuan Leekpai.