Rangsiman Rome Responds to Supachai Over Ethics Complaint
Rangsiman Rome of the People's Party responds to Supachai's ethics complaint, stating the conflict stems from investigating blue faction online gambling links.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- Rangsiman Rome responds to Supachai Chaiyaserm's plan to file an ethics complaint with the NACC
- He points out the conflict is about investigating online gambling links rather than legal issues
- He claims walkouts and disruptions aim to undermine the opposition's oversight system
On October 22, 2026, at the Thai Parliament, Mr. Rangsiman Rome, list-MP of the People's Party and Chairman of the House Committee on Legal Affairs, Justice and Human Rights, addressed statements by Mr. Supachai Chaiyaserm, list-MP of the Bhumjaithai Party, regarding plans to petition the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for an ethics investigation. Rangsiman stated that while he was not yet aware of the full details, being accused does not automatically imply guilt, and reaffirmed that all actions taken by his committee remain strictly lawful.
Rangsiman further explained that the 40 million baht bribery issue had been discussed across multiple previous meetings. If there were objections, they should have been raised much earlier. Instead, opposition arose only after the matter was linked to Ms. Suchada Zang Tanthanaporn, a Bhumjaithai MP for Chaiyaphum, in connection with an online gambling network.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
Clashes between opposition members and ruling coalition lawmakers in parliamentary committees often highlight political friction when oversight efforts target key figures or influential networks. Utilizing ethics complaints is a common political tactic to challenge the credibility of legislative investigations.
The committee chairman also noted that tactics such as walkouts and procedural disruptions reflect attempts to weaken the opposition's investigative mechanism, which the public may perceive as an effort to shield individuals linked to wrongdoing.
"What Mr. Supachai should do is stay calm. We do our investigation work based on evidence."
Rangsiman Rome
Concluding his remarks, Rangsiman urged Supachai to remain calm and allow the investigative process to proceed based on factual evidence, reiterating his commitment to fulfilling his duties as a Member of Parliament within legal boundaries.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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