PNet chairman Gen Saiyudh Kerdphol and his deputy, outgoing Bangkok Senator Sak Korsaenluang, issued a wish list of six demands they believed would ensure a clean and fair October 15 election.

They called on the three Election Commissioners to make a sacrifice for the country and resign, allowing the Supreme Court to nominate candidates for a new commission that could hold hon?est and impartial elections.

PNet called on the government to restrict its role to that of a care?taker administration. It should avoid pork-barrel politics. Local administrations should not abuse their authority to create political advantages. Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra should immediately halt his Saturday radio broadcasts.

PNet wanted to see all political parties draft manifestos on which they should campaign. These must reflect their intentions for nation?al development and stances on Constitution reform.

The fourth proposal hoped the Supreme, Constitution and Administrative Courts would heed the advice of His Majesty the King and work to avoid political confu?sion.

PNet wanted to see the judici?ary fast track current cases involv?ing the EC and five political parties. Rulings should be delivered before August 25, the day the latest elec?tion decree took effect.

The watchdog demanded impartiality from state officials. They must refuse "illegal orders" and inform the public of these if made of them.

PNet's final request was for non-governmental organisations mon?itoring the election to be free of government or EC influence.

Saiyudh said PNet disagreed with a government proposal for an independent election-monitoring committee to be established by decree.

He said such a body would be regarded as being appointed by politicians.