Thai deputy PM takes over reform pick duties

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has assigned his deputy Prawit Wongsuwon to oversee the selection of members for the National Reform Steering Assembly and new constitution drafting committee while he attends the United Nations General Assembly.

Speaking after a cabinet meeting on 22 September, Gen Prayut said he has not decided who would sit on the two bodies, but said he is willing to consider candidates nominated by all sides.

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