The People’s Party held a shadow cabinet meeting urging the Anutin Cabinet to promptly finalize three urgent issues this week: confirming the constitutional amendment drafts, issuing ministerial regulations endorsing the CARE formula, and submitting seven legislative bills to Parliament before the May 12 deadline.
11 May 2026 GMT+7 Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People’s Party Natthapong Ruangpanyawut led the People’s Party’s shadow Cabinet meeting, demanding the government expedite three key matters within this week. The first issue: the Cabinet must confirm the constitutional amendment drafts for Chapter 15/1, both versions, to return them to parliamentary consideration. Natthapong pointed out that after the Cabinet decided not to approve the constitutional amendment draft under Article 256, the draft was nullified under Article 147 and the entire process must restart. With the upcoming date of 14 May, this represents the last opportunity for the government to confirm the two Chapter 15/1 draft amendments—from the Bhumjaithai Party and the People’s Party—back to Parliament for consideration. He emphasized that this decision will reflect the government’s seriousness in amending the constitution and show respect for the will of over 21 million voters who approved a referendum for drafting a new constitution.
The second issue concerns ministerial regulations to endorse the CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension calculation formula. The Progressive Social Security Group submitted a letter to the Minister of Labour on 23 April requesting issuance of the ministerial regulation within 15 days. At that time, Minister Chulaphan Amornwiwat agreed in principle and promised swift action. However, over two weeks have passed with no progress. The party calls on the minister to act without delay, as this benefit is eagerly awaited by millions of insured workers.
The third issue, Natthapong warned, involves seven draft bills from the previous House of Representatives session submitted by the People’s Party. The Cabinet must vote to confirm these by Tuesday, 12 May; otherwise, all drafts will automatically lapse and the legislative process must start anew. The seven bills include the PRTR Act on disclosure of pollution release and transfer data; the Factory Act to regulate high-pollution factories through annual licensing and environmental insurance; the Amnesty Act for forest reclamation cases; the Labour Protection Act to align working hours and leave days with international standards; the Military Court Charter Act to reform military courts and expand citizens’ rights to file cases; the Teachers and Educational Personnel Council Act; and the Regulations on Teachers and Educational Personnel Act to enhance teachers’ roles in educational decision-making.
