Supachai Urges Control on Committee Chairs, Rome Fights Back
MP Supachai ใจสมุทร spoke at the Thai parliament on Nov 11, 2026, demanding clear rules to curb committee chairs' power, while Rangsiman Rome defended committee votes.
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- MP Supachai Jaismuth addressed committee chair authority at the parliament.
- He warned that power corrupts and stated committees are not personal property.
- Reference was made to Section 5 and Section 129 of the Constitution.
- Rangsiman Rome immediately countered, stating summoning individuals is lawful.
On November 11, 2026, at the Sappaya-Sapasathan Thai Parliament Bangkok, MP Supachai Jaismuth of the Bhumjaithai Party delivered a speech regarding the regulations and operational boundaries of parliamentary committees, stating that if MPs strictly respected the constitution and existing rules, rule amendments would be unnecessary.
Supachai further noted that while the current regulations are clear, problems arise when interpretations are twisted to serve personal agendas. He warned that power tends to corrupt individuals and emphasized that a parliamentary committee is not the personal property of its chairperson.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
During his address, constitutional provisions were cited, specifically Section 5, which dictates that any law, rule, or action contradicting the constitution is void. All bodies including the parliament, cabinet, courts, and independent organizations must exercise power under constitutional bounds, ensuring that actions affecting citizens' rights have clear legal limits.
"No organization can exercise power beyond what the law prescribes, especially when affecting citizens' rights and liberties, which requires clear boundaries."
Supachai Jaismuth
In response, Rangsiman Rome stood up to contest the remarks, firmly asserting that the committee's vote to summon individuals was conducted in a fully lawful manner and did not exceed authorized boundaries.
This parliamentary clash highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the scope of authority held by parliamentary committees in Thailand when summoning external figures for inquiry. Debates over constitutional interpretations such as Section 129 serve as a crucial mechanism for legislative checks and balances among lawmakers themselves.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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