491 Organizations Urge Anutin Charnvirakul to Withdraw Four Proposed Legislative Amendments
A coalition of 491 organizations has formally requested that Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw or withhold support for four proposed amendments to national acts.
On October 27, 2026, a coalition consisting of 491 organizations, led by the People's Health Promotion Movement, issued a public statement calling for the withdrawal of four legislative amendment drafts. The group is specifically targeting Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the Bhumjaithai Party, urging them to either retract or refuse to endorse these proposals.
The four legislative drafts in question involve amendments to the Thai Health Promotion Foundation Act, the Thai Public Broadcasting Service Act, the Elderly Fund Act, and the National Sports Development Fund Act. According to the coalition, these organizations have united to express their formal opposition to the current direction of these proposed changes.
For residents and expatriates in Thailand, this development is significant as it concerns the governance and funding structures of key public institutions, including those related to public health, media, elderly welfare, and sports development. Changes to these acts could potentially alter how these sectors are managed or funded in the future.
As of now, it remains to be confirmed how the Bhumjaithai Party will respond to this collective demand and whether the legislative process for these four bills will be paused or proceed as planned. No official statement has been issued by the Deputy Prime Minister’s office regarding the coalition's request.
