"Parit" Leads "People's Party" in Submitting 9 Motions and 9 Draft Laws to Parliament

Today (20 March 2026) 10:00 AM at the Parliament, Mr. Parit Wacharasindhu, a list MP and spokesperson for the People's Party, held a press conference regarding the party's work in the House of Representatives and the use of legislative mechanisms to solve problems for the people. He stated that the People's Party has submitted nine motions, the first four of which are urgent matters affecting people's lives. Mr. Parit said that the party proposes that the House consider these issues and establish a special committee to make recommendations and monitor the impact on the energy crisis and the effects of the US-Iran conflict; address agricultural product prices; monitor the progress of compensation and rehabilitation for areas affected by natural disasters; and investigate large-scale construction projects that are causing problems or obstacles for the public. The remaining five motions are general matters related to structural issues, such as establishing a special committee to study and make recommendations on legal reform and the repeal of outdated regulations, reforming the bureaucratic system, etc.

Mr. Parit said that the party has already submitted nine sets of legislation. The first set focuses on creating a just economy. The proposed reforms include: 1. Social security reform, adjusting the minimum wage formula for fairness, and ensuring equal housing; 2. Combating corruption through open data disclosure and budget process reform; 3. Decentralization; 4. Sustainable electricity cost reduction; 5. Upgrading public services; 6. Environmental protection; 7. Education reform; 8. Protection of rights and freedoms; and 9. Political reform, including mechanisms for removing political officeholders and preventing collusion between the government and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).

“We will do our best as the leading opposition party to push for change through legislative mechanisms. We want to see the House of Representatives work collaboratively, utilizing these mechanisms to solve problems for the people. We hope that the motion regarding the energy crisis, which we intended to propose yesterday but was adjourned by the Speaker, will be included in the next parliamentary session on 25 March 2026, so that MPs can fully debate and make suggestions. We also expect the Prime Minister and the Cabinet to…” "The acting speaker came to listen to the discussions and suggestions, as well as to clarify any doubts in person," Mr. Parit said.

Mr. Parit said that the fact that the House of Representatives is scheduled to meet only one day next week is unusual, compared to the usual two days. He questioned why it was only one day. He noted that anyone who listened to the vision statement of the new House Speaker, Mr. Sophon Saram, clearly heard his desire for more time for the House to consider draft laws. He hoped the Speaker would act on his promise and discuss with all parties the possibility of adding an extra meeting day, which he believes would be appropriate if there are many draft laws submitted by MPs or the public that are pending on the agenda.

When asked whether the opposition parties had held a formal meeting to establish a framework for their work, Mr. Parit said that they had been coordinating informally. He added that yesterday (19 March 2026) it should have become clear which parties do not support Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister and wish to work in the opposition. He said that coordination is ongoing. However, there is an intention to schedule a meeting with representatives from the opposition parties next week, possibly on the first day of the parliamentary session (25 March 2026). Yesterday, when the People's Party proposed a motion on energy, I coordinated with the opposition parties, including the Democrat Party and the Kla Tham Party, and they responded positively in parliament. Previously, coordination was informal, but now that things are clearer, I intend to have the most formal mechanism possible.

When asked about moving forward with amending the constitution following the referendum and public approval, Mr. Parit said that this is the responsibility of all members of every party, including the Senate. The next step must be to amend Article 256, Chapter 15/1. Currently, what is needed is clarity from the new Cabinet on whether they will confirm or approve both draft amendments to Chapter 15/1. If they confirm, we can proceed; if not, the drafts will have to be submitted for the first reading again.

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