A council appointed by Thailand's ruling military junta voted Wednesday to recommend stripping parliament of the power to appoint a prime minister and cabinet, triggering accusations that the move is aimed at curtailing democracy.
The National Reform Council resolved after three days of debate to propose making top office holders subject to direct election by the public.
The recommendation will be considered by Thailand's Constitution Drafting Committee, a body set up by the military to draft a new charter after the previous document was torn up following a May 22 coup.