People's Party MPs have joined forces to reclaim bills stalled after the parliament was dissolved at the end of 2025, urging the new government to consider them within 60 days.
On 11 Mar 2026 GMT+7, Pattharapong Lilaphat, MP for Chiang Mai District 8 from the People's Party, stated that with the parliamentary session called for 14 Mar, this marks the start of the 60-day countdown under the constitution. The new Cabinet must request parliament to reconsider bills that were dropped, especially the “Clean Air Act,” which will be a test of the government's sincerity in addressing the PM2.5 dust crisis currently severely affecting the North, with levels soaring past 500 micrograms per cubic meter.
Pattharapong noted that the administration has so far only cited issues of the central budget and caretaker government powers but has remained silent on the bill that would serve as a long-term solution. He said good politicians should value the people beyond just election campaigns, expressing hope that rumors of the government not taking up this bill again are untrue.
Meanwhile, Chaiwat Sathawornvijit, a party-list MP from the People's Party, demanded attention to the “Bankruptcy Act” bill, which was dropped twice due to the dissolutions in 2023 and 2025. He pointed out that this is a golden opportunity for the government to help citizens escape the household debt trap, which totals 16.4 trillion baht. This draft bill would allow "individuals" to enter debt rehabilitation processes under court protection, similar to large companies or SMEs.
“This law offers a 'Fresh Start' opportunity in line with international standards. It provides a more sustainable solution than leaving debtors to face their problems alone. The new Cabinet must urgently revive this bill for reconsideration without starting over because citizens' debt problems can no longer wait,” Chaiwat emphasized.