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Sophon Denies Knowledge of 'Help Nam-ngoen' Chat, Jokes Pheu Thai is a Village, Not an Area

Sophon Denies Knowledge of 'Help Nam-ngoen' Chat, Jokes Pheu Thai is a Village, Not an Area

Matichon•Politics•6h ago

Reader Briefing

House Speaker Sophon Sarum denies knowledge of a leaked chat message and humorously downplays the Pheu Thai Party's perceived troubles.

  • •House Speaker Sophon Sarum stated he was unaware of a leaked online chat containing the phrase 'Help Nam-ngoen'.
  • •He asserted that as House Speaker, he maintains distance from party affairs, focusing on legislative duties.
  • •Responding to whether the Pheu Thai Party is a 'bullet-ridden area,' Sophon humorously suggested it's more like a 'village'.

Overview

  • •On May 30, at 10:50 AM, House Speaker Sophon Sarum stated he was unaware of leaked online chat content.
  • •The leaked chat allegedly involves the Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, with the phrase 'Help Nam-ngoen' mentioned.
  • •Sophon Sarum reiterated that he has not discussed Pheu Thai Party affairs since becoming House Speaker to maintain distance.
  • •Sophon Sarum emphasized his role as House Speaker, focusing on legislative duties and maintaining a separation from party political activities.
  • •When asked if the Pheu Thai Party is a 'bullet-ridden area', Sophon Sarum humorously replied, 'Bigger than a village. They call it a bullet-ridden village. You say a bullet-ridden sub-district, it's bigger.'
  • •Sophon Sarum commented that it is normal for any government in any era to face similar political scrutiny.
  • •Sophon Sarum urged against creating public misunderstanding, emphasizing the focus should be on people's livelihoods and the economy.
  • •Sophon Sarum stressed the importance of separating legislative and executive branches' responsibilities, focusing on law and the constitution versus the economy.

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Key Quotes

Sophon Sarum
"Bigger than a village. They call it a bullet-ridden village. You say a bullet-ridden sub-district, it's bigger."
เอาใหญ่กว่าหมู่บ้าน เขาเรียกหมู่บ้านกระสุนตก คุณไปบอกตำบลกระสุนตก มันใหญ่กว่า

Key Entities

Person

Sophon Sarum(นายโสภณ ซารัมย์)
House Speaker and a leader of the Pheu Thai Party
Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration(อธิบดีกรมการปกครอง)
Allegedly involved in a leaked online chat
Phatharapong Suphakson(นายภัทรพงศ์ ศุภักษร)
Referred to as 'Lawyer Aun Buriram', who submitted a letter regarding the leaked chat
Lawyer Aun Buriram(ทนายอั๋น บุรีรัมย์)
Alias for Phatharapong Suphakson, who submitted a letter regarding the leaked chat
Chairman of the Committee on Political Development, Mass Communication, and Public Participation of the House of Representatives(ประธานคณะกรรมาธิการการพัฒนาการเมือง การสื่อสารมวลชน และการมีส่วนร่วมของประชาชน สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)
Received a letter from Lawyer Aun Buriram regarding a leaked chat

Organization

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️
Political party discussed in relation to leaked chat and perceived troubles
Department of Provincial Administration(กรมการปกครอง)ℹ️
Government department whose Director-General is allegedly involved in a leaked chat

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️
Location where House Speaker Sophon Sarum made statements