The decision by the NRSA involves a bill on local administration reform which would cut short the term of local kamnans and village heads. The bill, which has drawn fierce opposition from the local leaders, will be moved to cabinet for approval before being sent to the National Legislative Assembly. The bill would once and for all put an end to what has been called the "generational politicians" of local communities. The NRSA's move to curtail the power of the village heads and kamnans is not new. This can be achieved through political education, with an empowerment process, that enables grassroots people to bargain with local leaders.

Source: Bangkok Post April 13, 2017 20:03 UTC