Academics, activists urge interim Govt

Arthit said the country had reached a political dead end and there was no alternative way out of the current impasse. It is impossible for the ruling coalition parties to form a new government and Cabinet because MPs of the dissolved parties have lost their status and lack legitimacy to continue their duties, he said.

However, some politicians were adamant to form a new government and bargain for power without taking into account the country's interest, Arthit said.

Setting up an interim government to ensure the country's stability, heal divisions and solve the economic problems would steer the Kingdom to survival, he said.

"Every one must sacrifice and as the saying goes 'Ayudhaya does not fall short of good people'. Thailand will never run out of such people of integrity,'' he said, referring to the ancient Siamese kingdom.

He said every sector of society could help screen people to get the cream of the crop to work for the country. "Do not think that we can get such qualified people from elections only,'' he added.

Chaiwat Sinsuwong, one of the People's Alliance for Democracy leaders and a member of the group, said a seminar would be held today to brainstorm about an interim government. The group will next meet politicians and military leaders to create understanding about an interim government.

It will then petition His Majesty the King to seek his opinion on the matter of using the structure and principle of a democratic system to end the crisis haunting the country.

Chaiwat called on members of the public to put their signatures on the petition to the King. The target number of signatures has not yet been set.

The seminar to brainstorm the issue will be held today from 2pm to 7pm.