Abhisit says no to top brass in upper house

Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has voiced strong opposition to the regime’s proposal to allow military top brass to sit in the Upper House during the country’s democratic transition.

Describing the proposal as undemocratic, Mr Abhisit said he could not see how these individuals could make a difference except by exerting control over the rest of the Senate, which, if this was the case, would raise more questions than answers.

Read more: Bangkok Post

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