Parliament has allocated time for the government's policy statement: the opposition receives 14.30 hours, the government 5.30 hours. The Speaker has urged each side not to protest excessively. Meanwhile, a Kla Tham Party MP confirmed they will critique fully without holding back.
On 7 April 2026 at Parliament, Mr. Sophon Sarum, Speaker of the House of Representatives, chaired a joint meeting with the President of Parliament, the Cabinet, the Senate, and representatives from all political parties to consider the schedule for the joint parliamentary session to allocate time for the government's policy statement under Section 162 of the Constitution during 9-10 April 2026. After the meeting, Mr. Krawee Prisananantakul, an MP for Ang Thong from the Bhumjaithai Party, announced that the policy statement session will last 32.30 hours, divided as follows: 1.30 hours for the chairperson, 1.30 hours for the Prime Minister’s statement, 6 hours for the Cabinet’s explanations, 4 hours for the Senate, 5.30 hours for government MPs, and 14.30 hours for opposition MPs. On 9 April, the session will run from 08:30 to 02:00, and on 10 April from 08:00 to 23:00. The meeting agreed to allow sufficient time for thorough scrutiny of government policies and for the Cabinet to explain policy details clearly to the public. The Speaker expressed concern about protests during sessions and therefore urged all parties to control protests to ensure efficient parliamentary proceedings.
Mr. Wutthichart Kalyanamitr, a Senator, stated that Senators have been allocated 4 hours. With 70 Senators registered to debate, a Senate whip meeting is scheduled for 8 April to determine debate topics and speakers. He believes the session will proceed smoothly if all parties adhere to rules and regulations, and trusts that the Speaker of Parliament will be able to manage the meeting effectively.
Mr. Attakorn Sirilattayakorn, an MP for Chachoengsao from the Kla Tham Party, said the party will not hold back in debating the government's policy. They are preparing to challenge the government on campaign promises made to the public. Along with Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai parties, they will assess how much the policies proposed by the Prime Minister and Cabinet to Parliament can realistically be implemented. The party will discuss internally how to allocate speakers. Kla Tham has been given 3.30 to 4 hours for debate and has prepared topics including the energy crisis, tourism sector, agriculture, education, and social care for the elderly. They intend to perform their opposition role fully.