Present policy of the
DOCUMENT servants to a level appropriate to the cost of living. Work of the same kind, having the same output, should receive the same wage without distinction of sex, age and race; forced slave-like labour must be forbidden; there must
Communist Party of Thailand A BRIEF HISTORY THE COMMUNIST Party of Thailand (CPT) is a revolutionary working-class party adhering to a Marxist-Leninist ideology. Since was founded in 1942, the CPT has been fighting for the interests of the Thai people and for international revolution. Its activities have mainly
At present, the CPT has members and activists conducting mass work all over the country, both in the cities and in the countryside. The People's Liberation Army of Thailand (PLAT), established in 1969, is fighting with the reactionary forces of protecting the interests of the people in some 40 of Thailand's 73 provinces.
The immediate goal is to establish a democratic government of the people and gradually proceed to socialism and eventually communism as the final goal. PRESENT POLICY All patriotic and democratic people/ forces should strive for unity in their struggle for a truly independent, democratic and just Thailand. The CPT welcomes cooperation with political parties and groups, and people of various walks of life on the basis of independence, equality and mutual respect, to fight the enemy and solve the problems of the people and the country. POLITICAL POLICY 1. To cooperate with people of political parties/groups organizations, as well as patriotic democratic individuals desire justice, in order to overthrow the reactionary government, eradicate American imperialist influence which dominates Thailand; and to found a democratic government of the people, consisting of representatives of various patriotic and democratic forces, thus creating a New Thailand, independent, democratic and
2. To abrogate laws, proclamations, announcements, enforcements, etc. which limit freedom and infringe on the rights of the people; to free patriots, democrats or innocent people in imprisoned; guarantee - for the benefit of the 18 people - the right to speak, write and publish, to assemble, demonstrate and strike, to found trade unions, professional associations and ther mass organizations.
To draw up a democratic constitution, cooperation representatives of patriotic and democratic forces; to hold early elections to set up a government in a democratic
The members of the assembly of representatives elected. Those having reached the age of 18 will have the right to elect
4. To reform the administration, eradicating corruption, oppression and harassment of the people, to create an efficient administrative apparatus, truly serving the people. officials, policemen, military personnel of the reactionary government who support, or at least do not oppose, the patriotic, democratic and just struggle of the people, will be honoured by the democratic government and allowed to carry on their duties as appropriate. ECONOMIC POLICY 6. To do away with the monopoly of comprador bureaucrat capitalism develop state industry; to oversee industry, trade, agriculture, communications, transport, etc. of the national capitalists; to help the small producers and retailers, who contribute to the people and the national economy.
To protect and employ natural resources in a suitable manner.
7. To put an end to the feudal style of exploitation, and eradicate local mafias; to give land ownership to the farmers; to solve the problem of land-swindling grabbing; to solve the market problems and establish a definite plan of agriprices which are just both to farmers and consumers; to establish a system of credit; to increase irrigation, promote agricultural cooperatives and agricultural production; raise the living standard of the farmers.
8. To adjust the low wages of the workers and employees, as well as the salaries of low-grade civil be protection of child and female labour; to protect the rights of Thai workers abroad; to promote the development of labour skills and raise the educational level of the workers.
9. Science and technology must be developed to promote the national economy and to raise the living standards of the people. foreign policy, and treaties and agreements which imper-
Thailand; to tions with various countries on a basis of mutual benefit, equality, respecting the sovereignty and inviolability of territory; to protect the just rights and interests of foreigners in Thailand.
11. To oppose imperialism, especially American imperialism; to oppose colonialism, both old and new; to oppose oppression, threats, contro and interference by foreign countries, including racism and colour prejudice; to support the just struggle of opprespeoples and nations throughout the world; to join hands with all justice-loving individuals, organizations and political parties in other countries. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL POLICY will have freedom to study and practice religion, as long security, public order or morality. All religions will have equal status before the law and will be protected against disparagement and contempt.
youth, especially countryside; to promote vocational training appropriate to local conditions and development of the national economy; to support students, intellectuals, scientists and those gifted in various ways, so that they can fully Premier Prem Tinsulanond (DR)