THE BAN on political activities will continue despite the promulgation of the political party organic law, the government and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) have insisted. Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam asked political parties to be “patient” and wait until the Royal Cremation Ceremony ends before the NCPO can consider removing the ban. A ban on political activities of more than five people has been imposed since 2014 when the NCPO took power. But because of the existing ban on political gatherings, it was impossible for parties to carry out any activities, Samart said. However, political parties should have enough freedom to work on issues addressed in the law, Supachai said.

Source: The Nation Bangkok October 09, 2017 17:15 UTC