Clean Air Bill gains tractionMembers of the opposition from the Klatham and Democrat parties, along with People's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut (centre), declare they are ready to address the energy crisis and air pollution in the North during the government's policy statement debate on Thursday. Nutthawat WichieanbutOpposition parties have renewed calls for urgent action on air pollution, pledging to push forward a Clean Air Bill while urging the government to address the wildfire and PM2.5 fine dust crisis through both immediate relief and long-term structural reforms. He said opposition parties would use the new special committee to close policy gaps and intensify efforts to advance the Clean Air Bill, which the PP has supported since the previous parliament. She said the Clean Air Bill should not be shelved despite debate over its practicality, and urged the government to keep the legislation moving in the Senate while listening to all stakeholders. She urged the government to commit to year-round clean air and allocate budgets not only for short-term relief but for systemic reforms, including changes in industrial and agricultural practices.

Source: Bangkok Post April 09, 2026 03:10 UTC