Nattawut Urges Sophon to Increase Parliament Meeting Days

Thairath•Politics•2d ago

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Nattawut Buaprathum calls for the Speaker of the House to implement a promised schedule of additional meeting days to address over 25 pending laws.

•Nattawut Buaprathum requested Sophon Saram to fulfill a promise made on March 25, 2026, to dedicate one day per week to pending bills.
•The House of Representatives is scheduled to reopen for its session on August 26, 2026.
•There are over 25 pending laws from the public and MPs, including 7 in the pending agenda and over 18 awaiting inclusion in the agenda for August 26, 2026.

•Nattawut Buaprathum spoke on August 24, 2026, regarding the House of Representatives session opening on August 26, 2026.
•Nattawut Buaprathum urged Sophon Saram to follow the agreement from March 25, 2026, to add meeting days every other Friday if many laws remain pending.
•Nattawut Buaprathum identified over 25 pending bills proposed by the public and MPs, some remaining since the previous parliament.
•Nattawut Buaprathum noted that the August 26, 2026, meeting will prioritize the 400-billion-baht loan decree, delaying other pending laws.
•Nattawut Buaprathum highlighted laws such as the Domestic Violence Protection Act and the Gender Identity Recognition Act as priority items that missed consideration.
•Nattawut Buaprathum warned that the public is the most disadvantaged party while waiting for laws to solve life problems.
•The opposition side, represented by Nattawut Buaprathum, expressed readiness for the session, including budget considerations and a no-confidence debate.

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Nattawut Buaprathum

"Once spoken, it must be done, and the burden should not be shifted to the two whips to agree among themselves."

เมื่อพูดแล้วต้องทำ และไม่ควรโบ้ยภาระให้วิป 2 ฝ่ายไปตกลงกันเอง

Nattawut Buaprathum(ณัฐวุฒิ บัวประทุม)

A list MP of the People's Party and advisor to the opposition whip.

Sophon Saram(โสภณ ซารัมย์)ℹ️

The President of the National Assembly.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party of Nattawut Buaprathum.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The legislative body reopening its session on August 26, 2026.

Domestic Violence Protection Act(พ.ร.บ.คุ้มครองผู้ถูกกระทำด้วยความรุนแรงในครอบครัวฯ)

A bill pending since the previous parliament.

Human Resource Management Professional Act(พ.ร.บ.วิชาชีพบริหารทรัพยากรบุคคล)

A public-sector proposed bill pending consideration.

Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sex Characteristics Recognition Act(พ.ร.บ.รับรองอัตลักษณ์ทางเพศสภาพ การแสดงออกทางเพศสภาพ และคุณลักษณะทางเพศ)

A public-sector proposed bill pending consideration.

Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) Act(พ.ร.บ.การรายงานและเปิดเผยข้อมูลการปล่อยและการเคลื่อนย้ายสารมลพิษ (PRTR))

A public-sector proposed bill pending consideration.

Public Assembly Act(พ.ร.บ.การชุมนุมสาธารณะ)

A bill awaiting inclusion in the agenda.

Act to Repeal the Prostitution Prevention and Suppression Act(พ.ร.บ.ยกเลิก พ.ร.บ.ป้องกันและปราบปรามการค้าประเวณี)

A bill awaiting inclusion in the agenda.

400-Billion-Baht Loan Decree(พ.ร.ก.เงินกู้ 4 แสนล้านบาท)

The first item scheduled for consideration on August 26, 2026.

Broadcasting Business Act(พ.ร.บ.การประกอบกิจการกระจายเสียงฯ)

A bill considered as an urgent matter or already processed by a committee.

Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi Act(พ.ร.บ.มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีราชมงคลธัญบุรี)

A bill considered as an urgent matter or already processed by a committee.