PM wants quick decisions on charter

Then public hearings could be held to get the people's commitment to the changes desired by political parties, as the government was willing to accommodate what the public wished, he said.

Political offences should not be confused with criminal offences, as those who commit crimes such as corruption and inciting riots should be brought to justice, because these acts having nothing to do with democracy, he said.

A law to control political rallies could be passed but it should not violate human rights.

He urged the People's Alliance for Democracy to keep calm following the attempted assassination of its core leader Sondhi Limthongkul.

The government would ensure that the case would be solved as soon as possible and in a straightforward manner, he said, adding that despite the attack, PAD should not create any conflicts that would lead to violence.

Deputy Prime Minister Sanan Kachornprasart said he did not believe completely that police or the military were involved in the attack on Sondhi, nor did he believe that it was politically motivated.

Sanan urged ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to stop his political intrigues for the sake of the country.

"Thaksin is Thai and he should think of the Thai people and the country. The country has been in turmoil. He should consider the interest of the majority of the people first. He must stop inciting unrest and provoking people to kill each other. Then he can talk about his losses. The government should give him justice,'' he said.