Phavut urges overhaul of Official Information Act

Khaosod•Politics•19m ago

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Phavut Pongvityaphanu calls for an immediate overhaul of the Official Information Act to increase transparency and protect government officials.

•Phavut Pongvityaphanu, a People's Party MP, called for the government to revise the Official Information Act on September 16, 2026.
•Phavut Pongvityaphanu claims government officials avoid disclosing information due to fears of being personally sued for mistakes.
•Phavut Pongvityaphanu proposed an 'Open by Default' policy and for the Cabinet to send the Act to Parliament for consideration.

•On September 16, 2026, at 10:30 AM, Phavut Pongvityaphanu held a press conference at the Parliament.
•Phavut Pongvityaphanu stated that government officials are afraid to disclose information because they may bear the burden of lawsuits if errors occur.
•Phavut Pongvityaphanu noted that the Cabinet sent the law for review and improvement since 2020, six years prior.
•Phavut Pongvityaphanu questioned Pakorn Nilprapunt, Deputy Prime Minister and head of the government's legal affairs, regarding when the law will be introduced.
•Phavut Pongvityaphanu urged the Prime Minister to issue a national directive for an 'Open by Default' policy where disclosure is the rule and secrecy is the exception.
•Phavut Pongvityaphanu demanded that the Cabinet send the Official Information Act to the House of Representatives for improvement and enforcement.
•Phavut Pongvityaphanu requested that the government disclose the current status and location of the Official Information Act process.

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Phavut Pongvityaphanu(ภาวุธ พงษ์วิทยภานุ)

A party-list MP from the People's Party who is advocating for the overhaul of the Official Information Act.

Pakorn Nilprapunt(ปกรณ์ นิลประพันธ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and head of the government's legal affairs.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party to which MP Phavut Pongvityaphanu belongs.

Cabinet(ครม.)

The government body responsible for sending the Official Information Act to Parliament for consideration.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The legislative body that Phavut Pongvityaphanu wants the Cabinet to submit the Act to for improvement.

Official Information Act(พ.ร.บ.ข้อมูลข่าวสารของราชการ)

The legislation governing the disclosure of government information that Phavut Pongvityaphanu claims is outdated.

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where Phavut Pongvityaphanu made his announcement on September 16, 2026.