Bangkok: "Sophon" is ready to respond if the opposition files a complaint to investigate the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for alleged misconduct in the "Saksiam" case. Sophon affirmed that he is prepared to accept a complaint from the opposition regarding the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for alleged misconduct in the case of "Saksiam," but said he would wait to see the content first. He emphasized that the Speaker has the duty to include the draft constitutional amendment on the agenda and suggested that all parties should engage in dialogue if they want to see the constitutional amendment process proceed smoothly.
According to Thai News Agency, House Speaker Sophon Saram commented on the case of Mr. Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, a party-list MP and leader of the People's Party, in his capacity as Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives, along with other opposition parties, who are preparing to submit a letter to the President of the Parliament under Article 236 of the Constitution. This letter requests that the matter be forwarded to the President of the Supreme Court to appoint a committee to investigate the actions of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for alleged misconduct in dismissing the case regarding the concealment of shares and assets of Mr. Saksayam Chidchob, former Minister of Transport.
No submission has been made yet. Sophon mentioned that he cannot provide a definitive answer at this time, stating, "Let them submit it first."
When asked again whether the submission would be considered, Mr. Sophon assured that receiving the letter would certainly be accepted, but the content must be submitted first for review.
Regarding the Bhumjaithai Party's decision to withdraw its name from the Pheu Thai Party's draft constitutional amendment, Mr. Sophon stated that he did not know whether this would cause the first reading of the amendment to be postponed. He noted that the process depends on the readiness of the members and mentioned that discussions and forums are essential for a smooth constitutional amendment process.
Mr. Sophon refused to answer questions regarding Senator Tewarit Maneechai's observation about the need to consolidate votes in the event that civil society groups wish to jointly submit a draft amendment to the constitution, and the possibility of requesting the Speaker of the House to extend the deadline for gathering signatures. He concluded by saying, "I don't know. You can't ask me to answer based on what this person or that person says. I won't answer."