Bangkok: Parit Wacharasindhu, a party-list MP from the People's Party, has called for the public to closely monitor today's Cabinet meeting, anticipating progress on eight important draft laws. He emphasized that these laws, which he and the People's Party jointly proposed, are vital in addressing ongoing issues faced by the public. Parit has expressed readiness to employ parliamentary mechanisms to seek answers if there is no advancement on these laws.
According to Thai News Agency, Parit outlined several significant problems that could persist or worsen if the Cabinet does not approve the relevant legislation. These issues include higher mobile phone costs and slower internet speeds linked to monopolistic practices, which the Trade Competition Act aims to address. The Clean Air Act and PRTR Act are crucial in tackling health problems arising from impure air and industrial emissions. Additionally, the Facilitation Act seeks to streamline the licensing process, reducing opportunities for corruption.
Parit also highlighted the importance of the Bankruptcy Act, which would allow for simultaneous debt restructuring with creditors without resorting to bankruptcy proceedings. Labor issues like insufficient leave days and low overtime pay are addressed in the Labor Protection Act. Furthermore, the Act repealing NCPO announcements and orders on education aims to improve participation in educational personnel management.
The Land Justice Act seeks to protect citizens who have lived on land for generations without title documents, while the Military Court Act addresses potential disparities in justice between military and civilian personnel in corruption and torture cases.
Parit underscored that if any of these draft bills are not confirmed during the meeting, he and the People's Party plan to use the opposition whip meeting mechanism to question Cabinet representatives. They aim to propose reconsideration of any decisions, as the Cabinet still has the opportunity to make a decision at the next meeting, scheduled for May 12, 2026. This timeframe aligns with constitutional requirements, mandating a decision within 60 days of the first parliamentary session, which ends on May 14th.