Supachai Slams Rangsiman Rome Over Committee Summon
Bhumjaithai's legal chief Supachai Jaisamut challenges House committee chair Rangsiman Rome, stating the panel lacks authority to summon MP Suchada.
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- Supachai Jaisamut submitted a formal objection letter against Rangsiman Rome
- He claimed the agenda to summon MP Suchada and her husband lacked committee approval
- Insisted the legal and human rights committee has no jurisdiction over the matter
- Warned that proceeding with the summons could lead to legal consequences for all involved
At 09:40 AM on October 7, 2026, at the Parliament House, MP and Bhumjaithai Party legal chief Supachai Jaisamut publicly challenged the actions of a House committee chairperson. Upon approaching reporters, he inquired about the preceding interview given by Rangsiman Rome, list-MP and leader of the People's Party, who serves as the chairman of the House Committee on Legal Affairs, Justice, and Human Rights.
Earlier, Rangsiman had briefed the press regarding the ongoing review concerning Suchada Chang Tantraphat, a Bhumjaithai MP for Chaiyaphum, and her husband. He also mentioned plans to invite Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn or relevant figures, including Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwatchanak Chidchob, to provide clarifications before the committee, which triggered strong backlash from Bhumjaithai.
"I have written a letter to Mr. Rangsiman stating that his actions as committee chairman likely violate the regulations."
Supachai Jaisamut
Supachai immediately countered by stating that he had formally written to Rangsiman to contest his conduct. He argued that the chairman's decision to include these agenda items was done unilaterally and without a formal resolution or majority consent from the committee members.
Context: Clashes between political parties in Thai parliamentary standing committees frequently occur when opposition-led panels attempt to investigate high-profile figures. The targeted parties often counter by citing procedural rules and jurisdictional limits to challenge the legitimacy of such inquiries.
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Furthermore, the Bhumjaithai legal chief firmly asserted that the committee possesses no legal authority to deliberate on the matter concerning MP Suchada. He concluded with a warning that if the committee proceeds regardless of these procedural boundaries, any subsequent formal complaints filed against them will impact everyone involved.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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