Sophon Denies Leaked Chat, Bhumjaithai Not Bullet Zone: Just a Village

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House Speaker Sophon Sarum deflects questions regarding a leaked chat involving the Department of Provincial Administration, likening the Bhumjaithai Party's current political situation to a village rather than a sub-district under fire.

•House Speaker Sophon Sarum denies knowledge of a leaked chat message saying 'Help Blue With This', reportedly from the Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration.
•Sophon Sarum stated that as House Speaker, he maintains clear separation from party affairs and focuses on legislative duties.
•When asked if the Bhumjaithai Party is a 'bullet zone', Sophon Sarum humorously responded that it's more like a 'village', not a larger sub-district, and that such political scrutiny is normal for any government.

Overview

•On May 30, 2026, at 10:50 AM in Parliament, House Speaker Sophon Sarum addressed inquiries about a leaked chat message.
•The leaked chat message, reportedly from the Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, contained the phrase 'Help Blue With This'.
•Sophon Sarum stated he was unaware of the leaked chat conversation in order to distance himself from the issue.
•Sophon Sarum emphasized a clear separation of roles, stating he does not discuss Bhumjaithai Party affairs since becoming House Speaker, in order to maintain neutrality.
•Sophon Sarum humorously likened the Bhumjaithai Party's current political situation to being a 'village' rather than a 'bullet sub-district', due to its perceived smaller impact.
•Sophon Sarum remarked that facing political scrutiny is a normal occurrence for any party in government, regardless of the era, in order to normalize the situation.
•Sophon Sarum urged a focus on people's livelihoods and the economy, rather than political distractions, in order to promote constructive national development.
•Sophon Sarum stressed the importance of distinguishing between the executive branch's economic responsibilities and the legislative branch's role in laws and the constitution, in order to ensure proper governance.

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Key Quotes

Sophon Sarum

"Bigger than a village. They call it a bullet village. You say it's a bullet sub-district; it's bigger."

เอาใหญ่กว่าหมู่บ้าน เขาเรียกหมู่บ้านกระสุนตก คุณไปบอกตำบลกระสุนตก มันใหญ่กว่า

Sophon Sarum

"Not at all. In any political era, whoever is in government will face this. It's normal. So, we shouldn't pay too much attention."

ไม่หรอกครับ ไม่ว่าการเมืองยุคไหนใครเป็นรัฐบาล ก็จะโดนแบบนี้ เป็นเรื่องปกติ ดังนั้น เราอย่าไปใส่ใจมาก

Key Entities

Person

Sophon Sarum(โสภณ ซารัมย์)ℹ️

House Speaker of Thailand and a leader of the Bhumjaithai Party.

Phadraphong Suphakson (Lawyer Aun Buriram)(นายภัทรพงศ์ ศุภักษร (ทนายอั๋น บุรีรัมย์))

The individual who, along with a committee, submitted a letter to the chairman of a parliamentary committee regarding the leaked chat.

Organization

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

A political party in Thailand, involved in the current government coalition.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The lower house of the Parliament of Thailand, where Sophon Sarum serves as Speaker.

Department of Provincial Administration(กรมการปกครอง)ℹ️

A government department under the Ministry of Interior, whose Director-General is reportedly involved in a leaked chat.

Committee on Political Development, Mass Communication, and Public Participation of the Parliament(คณะกรรมาธิการ (กมธ.) การพัฒนาการเมือง การสื่อสารมวลชน และการมีส่วนร่วมของประชาชน สภาฯ)

A parliamentary committee to which a letter concerning the leaked chat was submitted.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The building where the Thai House of Representatives convenes, and where the statement was made.