Rangsiman Rome Slams 'Blue Regime' Over Committee Inquiry
Rangsiman Rome responds to Supachai Jaismut's opposition against the Legal Committee's resolution to summon Sophon Sarum on Nov 5, 2026 at Parliament.
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- Rangsiman Rome responds to Supachai Jaismut's motion opposing a committee resolution.
- The committee voted to summon House Speaker Sophon Sarum over a circular letter issue.
- Rome insists that all parliamentary committee actions strictly follow the constitution.
At 09:30 AM on November 5, 2026, at the Parliament building, Mr. Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP from the People's Party and chairman of the House Committee on Legal Affairs, Justice and Human Rights, gave an interview regarding a move by Mr. Supachai Jaismut, a party-list MP from the Bhumjaithai Party and vice chairman of the committee.
The dispute arose after the committee passed a resolution to summon Mr. Sophon Sarum, Speaker of the House of Representatives, to provide clarification regarding the issuance of a specific circular letter, an action Mr. Supachai argued was improper.
This political clash highlights ongoing tensions regarding parliamentary oversight and the investigative powers of House committees. The friction underscores the delicate balance between legislative checks and balances and political alliances within the Thai parliament.
Mr. Rangsiman dismissed the opposition, stating that the disagreement stems from personal dissatisfaction rather than actual regulatory violations, noting that previously the opposing side demanded formal resolutions for any summons.
"Not preferred or not liked? I think there is no problem with not liking it, because earlier the other side said that inviting anyone requires a resolution, but when the committee passed a resolution to invite Mr. Sophon to explain, they called it arrogant and audacious."
Rangsiman Rome
The committee chairman further criticized what he termed the blue regime's reluctance to face scrutiny, questioning whether political moves are being made solely to target him, while urging Mr. Sophon to address the circular letter directly rather than hiding behind bureaucrats.
Finally, Mr. Rangsiman reaffirmed that the opposition and committee's exercise of power remains strictly within the framework of the constitution and parliamentary regulations, noting that their authority is already quite limited.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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