Open up the debate on parties' platforms.

Byline: The Nation.

Now that the political parties are presenting their election platforms, civil society should perform its civic duty and arrange inter-party debates on particular areas of interest, chaired by relevant NGOs.

For example, at the national level, the economics society should have the Democrats and Pheu Thai face off on whose platform will best lead us to sustained economic growth, and the law society should have each party show us why their platform will lead to the rule of law and reconciliation, with the NGO in question moderating …