BANGKOK
Thailand's military government has appointed a council of 250 people tasked with executing reforms and approving a new draft constitution.
The members were chosen through applications from local districts and nominations from the public, with the military having the final say.
The National Reform Council will work alongside the existing National Legislative Assembly to govern the country.
There is significantly less military presence in the reform assembly than in the legislative assembly with only 38 members from the armed forces compared to 105, respectively.
Women are also more represented in the reform council with 37 members compared to only 12 in the legislative assembly.
Members must now officially register with the parliament house to confirm their positions on the council.
The junta has promised "fully democratic elections" in October 2015 after the endorsement of a permanent constitution, which will not be submitted to a popular referendum.
www.aa.com.tr/en
