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Phadorn-Sophon Deny House Speaker Rumors, Assert Readiness for Any Role

Phadorn-Sophon Deny House Speaker Rumors, Assert Readiness for Any Role

Khaosod•Politics•16h ago

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Thai politicians Phadorn Parissananon and Sophon Sarum deflected questions about potentially becoming the Speaker of the House of Representatives, stating their readiness for any assigned role.

  • •Phadorn Parissananon and Sophon Sarum, key figures in Thai politics, have dodged inquiries regarding rumors about them taking the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives.
  • •Both individuals expressed their willingness to serve in any capacity required of them.
  • •The discussions surrounding the Speaker role are contingent on the Election Commission's certification of election results.
  • •Phadorn Parissananon playfully responded to questions about the Speaker position, while Sophon Sarum emphasized the speculative nature of the rumors.

Overview

  • •On February 17, 2026, Phadorn Parissananon and Sophon Sarum responded to questions at Government House.
  • •Phadorn Parissananon humorously questioned if he was being dismissed from his role at Government House.
  • •Phadorn Parissananon stated his capability to perform any role, saying "I can do it all."
  • •Sophon Sarum characterized the discussions about the House Speaker position as "Rumors are just rumors."
  • •The appointment of the Speaker of the House of Representatives is awaiting the Election Commission's certification of election results.
  • •Sophon Sarum asserted that he approaches his responsibilities seriously, stating "I don't do anything carelessly."
  • •Sophon Sarum indicated that discussions for the Speaker role can only proceed after the Election Commission certifies the election results.
  • •Sophon Sarum alluded to the Buddhist concept of the eight worldly conditions, stating "I recite the eight worldly conditions daily."

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Key Quotes

Phadorn Parissananon
"Are you trying to fire me? Do you not want me at Government House anymore?"
จะไล่แล้วหรอ จะไล่ผมแล้วหรอ ไม่อยากให้ผมอยู่ทำเนียบรัฐบาลแล้วหรอ
Phadorn Parissananon
"I can do it all."
ทำได้หมด
Sophon Sarum
"Rumors are just rumors."
กระแสข่าวก็คือกระแสข่าว
Sophon Sarum
"I don't do anything carelessly."
ตนทำอะไรเล่นๆ ไม่เป็น

Key Entities

Person

Phadorn-Sophon(ภราดร-โสภณ)
Politicians who are fielding questions about becoming the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Phadorn Parissananon(นายภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)
Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office who commented on the House Speaker rumors.
Sophon Sarum(นายโสภณ ซารัมย์)
Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Bhumjaithai Party who commented on the House Speaker rumors.

Role

Speaker of the House(ประธานสภาฯ)
The leadership position in the House of Representatives.
Speaker of the House of Representatives(ประธานสภาผู้แทนราษฎร)
The presiding officer of the lower house of Thailand's parliament.
Member of Parliament(สส.)
An elected representative in the Thai parliament.

Organization

Election Commission(กกต.)ℹ️
The body responsible for certifying election results in Thailand.
Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️
A political party in Thailand that Sophon Sarum is a leader of.
Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี (ครม.))ℹ️
The executive body of the Thai government.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️
The official residence and workplace of the Prime Minister and the seat of the Thai government.