US Congressman Eni Faleomavaega is seeking a resolution in Congress to encourage conflicting parties in Thailand to work with Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva’s five-point road map for national reconciliation, to end the political crisis.
All parties concerned are encouraged to work assiduously to settle their differences on the basis of the five-point national reconciliation plan proposed by Prime Minister Abhisit, it says.
The road map, announced on Monday night, is designed uphold the institution of the monarchy, institute political reforms and eradicate injustice in the country.
The road map paves the way for an early election, which is set for November 14.
Violence during the red shirts’ weeks-long demonstration killed 27 people and injured some 1,000 others in incidents on April 10, 22 and 28.
The road map was conditionally welcomed by the red-shirts, but they said they needed more details before agreeing to break off their protest in the Rajprasong area, the heart of Bangkok’s business district.
Congressman Faleomavaega, from American Samoa, proposed the resolution and said the road map and the election would be the basis for an amicable end to the ongoing dispute.
“The resolution I am offering is meant to encourage that process, to demonstrate America’s commitment to Thailand and its people and to convey our sincere hope that Thailand returns to democracy, stability and the rule of law,” the congressman said in his introductory speech.
“Of course, only the Thai people can chart their way toward settlement of the conflict. As a close friend of Thailand, however, the United States should, I believe, offer its support and demonstrate its concern.”