"If the people are satisfied, they will re-elect the local leaders. With this, local leaders will serve the people, instead of doing what the local authorities tell them to do," he said. He said some local leaders might have abused their positions and there is nothing the people can do because the leaders are allowed to stay on until retirement. They are just canvassers for political parties and do nothing for local people," he saidHe said the NRSA's proposal is expected to make local leaders more active and accountable. Interior Minister Gen Anupong Paojinda said the government is not blocking local leaders from expressing their opinions but it is urging them to do it in an appropriate manner.

Source: Bangkok Post April 11, 2017 22:18 UTC