Religious Committee 2026: Backs Sophon Guidelines on Power
MP Thiwarat Angkinant, House Religious Committee Chair, backs House Speaker Sophon Sarum's guidelines on Nov 4, 2026, warning against misuse of power.
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- House Religious Committee adopts Speaker Sophon Sarum's guidelines
- Emphasizes collective decision-making and committee consensus
- Warns that improper use of power undermines public trust in parliament
- External summons must pass through committee resolution to prevent political bias
On November 4, 2026, Mrs. Thiwarat Angkinant, Member of Parliament for Phetchaburi from the Bhumjaithai Party and Chairperson of the House Committee on Religion, Arts, and Culture, expressed her firm support for the guidelines set by House Speaker Sophon Sarum for all 35 standing committees. She stated that committee operations serve as the core mechanism for screening facts and seeking solutions to public issues.
Mrs. Thiwarat noted that the behavior and exercise of authority by committee chairs significantly impact the overall image of the House of Representatives. Serving as a chair is not about exercising personal power or individual performance, but rather managing work through a collective framework that respects the opinions of all committee members.
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Requiring all standing committees to operate under formal meeting resolutions acts as a crucial internal check-and-balance mechanism within the Thai parliament. Historically, committees have occasionally faced scrutiny over potential partisan agendas; thus, enforcing strict procedural rules helps uphold ethical standards and protects invited external parties from political targeting.
The committee chairperson further emphasized that inviting external individuals for clarification must strictly follow committee resolutions. This legal framework prevents committees from being exploited as political instruments by any single individual.
“Serving as a committee chair requires us to be a good role model for society, not just following the law, but possessing maturity and showing respect to those who come to testify, whether government officials or the private sector.”
Thiwarat Angkinant
Furthermore, Mrs. Thiwarat cautioned committee chairs that inappropriate conduct or misuse of authority could erode public trust and deter external entities and witnesses from cooperating with parliamentary proceedings in the future.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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