BANGKOK, 22 December 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra calls on the opposition Democrat party to conform to the nation’s political system following the party’s decision to boycott the national election on 2 February next year.
The prime minister said on Sunday that it was a pity that the Democrat would not contest the general election and expressed concern over the matter. She stressed that the election would pave the way for a political reform and move the country forward.
The government remained in office since it had the responsibility to organize the election, Ms Yingluck said and denied the allegation that her administration clung to power by refusing to resign after the dissolution of parliament.
Regarding the government’s proposal on the signing of a reform ratification, the premier said many sectors responded positively to the proposal. However, it needed approval from all sides, especially the protesters, Ms Yingluck said.
