Chiang Mai Senator Opposes Bhumjaithai Party's Four Proposed Bills
A Chiang Mai senator has formally requested the government to halt four legislative proposals linked to the Bhumjaithai Party, citing concerns over national strategy alignment and public opposition.
On November 4, 2026, Prayad Jatuphornphithakkul, a senator representing Chiang Mai, submitted a formal request to the government via the Senate President, urging the suspension of four draft bills proposed by the Bhumjaithai Party. The legislation in question concerns the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS), the Elderly Act, and the Sports Authority of Thailand Act. According to the senator, these bills are closely tied to national strategies regarding social empowerment and equality. He argued that the proposals fail to meet the comprehensive impact assessment requirements mandated by the 2017 Constitution and the 2019 Act on Legislative Drafting and Evaluation. Citing data through 2025, the senator noted that social capital growth reached only 0.54%, significantly trailing the 5.23% target. Furthermore, 39 civil society organizations in Chiang Mai have already submitted letters of opposition. For residents and visitors, this development highlights ongoing political debates regarding the governance and funding of key public institutions. While the senator has called for a thorough review of the potential impacts, it remains to be confirmed how the government will respond to these objections and whether the legislative process for these four bills will be delayed or amended.
