Leader of the Opposition Democrat Party Abhisit Vejjajiva announces a road map to reform and move Thailand forward. He suggests Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and the Cabinet to resign and pave the way for a provisional government whose mission is to reform the country before a general election.

Mr Abhisit on Saturday said his political reform road map was based on the results of his talks with organizations and political parties on solutions to the political crisis. He stressed that the road map was made in the hope to prevent a loss of life from political conflicts, avoid a coup d’etat and avoid involving the monarchy in political rows.

The former premier proposed that the government delayed passing the Election Royal Decree and the Election Commission (EC) changed the way the law was enforced. At the same time, pro-political reform groups should work with the anti-government People’s Democratic Reform Committee in developing a proposal on a reform council within 30 days. Once the proposal was complete, a referendum would be held in 90 days, he said.

As for political parties, Mr Abhisit suggested that they should take part in the reform in order to create a positive atmosphere for a peaceful election and then establish a provisional government all sides approved of. Doing so required a resignation of PM Yingluck and her Cabinet and a selection of a provisional prime minister by the Senate Speaker. The provisional government had limited powers and could not pass any laws, Mr Abhisit said.

A general election will be organized within 45-60 days after the provisional government is formed. All political parties must confirm that they support the reform otherwise they will be disbanded.

If all sides agreed with the road map, the reform would start immediately and end in one and a half month, said Mr Abhisit.

The Democrat leader admitted that his road map might not be able to satisfy all sides but said at least the prime minister should accept his suggestions. Mr Abhisit also called on PDRC leader Suthep Thaugsuban to follow suit so that the country moved forward. He reiterated that if all sides agreed with the road map he would refuse all government positions.