By The Nation
Social critic Dr Prawase Wasi presented on Tuesday possible solutions as a way out for the parties involved in the political conflict.
In his latest article, "Removing A Thorn from the Flesh Can Bring Reconciliation", Prawase pointed to the growing concern that the ongoing faceoff between the government and the People's Alliance for Democracy could lead to bloodshed.
He said the real cause of the conflict was the contrasting beliefs about Thaksin by his supporters and those who dislike him.
On one side, Prawase said, Thaksin's supporters believe he is a good man who is capable of leading the country to prosperity. On the other side, Thaksin's detractors believe he is corrupt, tends to be authoritarian, poses a threat to the monarchy and represents foreign capital.
He said that given the election result that brought the proThaksin People Power Party to power, about 14 million people supported the exPM, while 12 million voted against him.
"This is a big divide. The flesh divided by a thorn is unlikely to get back together again," said Prawase, who is a medical doctor by practice.
He said that a coup, a new Constitution, the dissolution of Parliament and the dissolution of a political party had all proved to be unsuccessful in solving the current political crisis.
Prawase suggested that both sides would first have to accept the status quo. The PPPled government must not try to dissolve the PAD's rally, while the PAD has to respect the administration's right to rule.
The second solution is to rely on the justice system in "making facts known" about the corruption allegations against Thaksin. There should be no efforts to interfere with the justice system.
The third and last solution is for Thaksin to limit his public moves that could be viewed as having political implications.
"In fact, Thaksin alone can defuse the potential violence," Prawase said in his article.
In a related development, independent academic Nidhi Eowsriwong described the ongoing political conflict as "extreme and capable of having a longterm impact on the structure".
Bangkok Senator Rosana Tositrakul blamed the political conflict on the failure of the government and the Parliament to negotiate on the constitutional amendment plan in a bid to defuse anger.
They were speaking at a panel discussion on "Solutions to Conflict in Thai Society", organised by the Senate committee.
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Social critic Dr Prawase Wasi presented on Tuesday possible solutions as a way out for the parties involved in the political conflict.
In his latest article, "Removing A Thorn from the Flesh Can Bring Reconciliation", Prawase pointed to the growing concern that the ongoing faceoff between the government and the People's Alliance for Democracy could lead to bloodshed.
He said the real cause of the conflict was the contrasting beliefs about Thaksin by his supporters and those who dislike him.
On one side, Prawase said, Thaksin's supporters believe he is a good man who is capable of leading the country to prosperity. On the other side, Thaksin's detractors believe he is corrupt, tends to be authoritarian, poses a threat to the monarchy and represents foreign capital.
He said that given the election result that brought the proThaksin People Power Party to power, about 14 million people supported the exPM, while 12 million voted against him.
"This is a big divide. The flesh divided by a thorn is unlikely to get back together again," said Prawase, who is a medical doctor by practice.
He said that a coup, a new Constitution, the dissolution of Parliament and the dissolution of a political party had all proved to be unsuccessful in solving the current political crisis.
Prawase suggested that both sides would first have to accept the status quo. The PPPled government must not try to dissolve the PAD's rally, while the PAD has to respect the administration's right to rule.
The second solution is to rely on the justice system in "making facts known" about the corruption allegations against Thaksin. There should be no efforts to interfere with the justice system.
The third and last solution is for Thaksin to limit his public moves that could be viewed as having political implications.
"In fact, Thaksin alone can defuse the potential violence," Prawase said in his article.
In a related development, independent academic Nidhi Eowsriwong described the ongoing political conflict as "extreme and capable of having a longterm impact on the structure".
Bangkok Senator Rosana Tositrakul blamed the political conflict on the failure of the government and the Parliament to negotiate on the constitutional amendment plan in a bid to defuse anger.
They were speaking at a panel discussion on "Solutions to Conflict in Thai Society", organised by the Senate committee.
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