Thailand fair election can help reconciliation

Thaksin Sinawatra was interviewed by http://www.bangkokpost.com/. Here is one conversation.

After the election, will we see peace in the country?

The Pheu Thai Party, in particular our red shirt supporters, have suffered the most [from the political unrest]. If those who have suffered the most can accept things and let things be, and not think about retribution, then achieving resolution will be easier.

Pheu Thai itself has to be clear in its position that it desires national reconciliation. The country can achieve reconciliation only after certain steps. Before the election itself, all parties, in particular state officials responsible for overseeing the election process, must allow the election to be held fairly.

This is a precondition for reconciliation.

Second, after the election, after Pheu Thai wins, it has to be clear that there will be no retribution taken. Those who have suffered, forgive and forget and look forward together to the future.

Other agencies, whether they be independent agencies or legal authorities, have to be fair to all parties. They must stop the past practices of taking sides.

Pheu Thai must set a clear policy on reconciliation. I am sure the party will announce its plans on reconciliation before the election takes place.

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