Sophon Denies Leaked Chat, Stresses Speaker Role Independence

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Speaker of the House Sophon Sarum denies knowledge of a leaked chat message and clarifies his independent role distinct from the Bhumjaithai Party.

•Sophon Sarum, Speaker of the House of Representatives, denied knowledge of a leaked chat message containing the phrase 'Help me blue.'
•Sophon Sarum emphasized his commitment to separating his role as Speaker from his party affiliations, stating he does not discuss Bhumjaithai Party affairs.
•Sophon Sarum downplayed the significance of the Bhumjaithai Party being targeted, comparing it to a 'village' rather than a 'sub-district' of issues, and stating such scrutiny is normal for any government.

Overview

•At 10:51 AM on May 30, Sophon Sarum spoke at the Parliament.
•Sophon Sarum stated he was unaware of the leaked chat message 'Help me blue.'
•Sophon Sarum reiterated that he strictly separates his role as Speaker of the House from the Bhumjaithai Party's affairs.
•Sophon Sarum humorously likened the Bhumjaithai Party's situation to a 'village' rather than a 'sub-district' under scrutiny.
•Sophon Sarum commented that all governments face similar scrutiny, viewing it as a normal political occurrence.
•Sophon Sarum urged the public not to be misled by political issues, advocating for a focus on economic and livelihood matters.
•Sophon Sarum stressed the importance of distinguishing between legislative duties concerning laws and constitutions, and executive functions related to the economy.
•The statements were made following a submission by Mr. Phatthraphong Suphakson (Lawyer Aun Buriram) and others to the House's Committee on Political Development, Mass Communication, and Public Participation, revealing an online chat conversation allegedly involving the Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration.

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Key Quotes

Sophon Sarum

"Help me blue."

ช่วยน้ำเงินด้วย

Sophon Sarum

"I am not aware."

ตนไม่ทราบ

Sophon Sarum

"Bigger than a village. They call it a bullet village. You say a sub-district of bullets, that's bigger."

เอาใหญ่กว่าหมู่บ้าน เขาเรียกหมู่บ้านกระสุนตก คุณไปบอกตำบลกระสุนตก มันใหญ่กว่า

Sophon Sarum

"No, no matter what era of politics, whoever is in government will be targeted like this. It's normal, so we shouldn't pay too much attention."

ไม่หรอก ไม่ว่าการเมืองยุคไหนใครเป็นรัฐบาล ก็จะโดนแบบนี้ เป็นเรื่องปกติ ดังนั้นเราอย่าไปใส่ใจมาก

Key Entities

Person

Sophon Sarum(โสภณ ซารัมย์)ℹ️

Speaker of the House of Representatives and a key figure in the Bhumjaithai Party.

Mr. Phatthraphong Suphakson or Lawyer Aun Buriram(นายภัทรพงศ์ ศุภักษร หรือทนายอั๋น บุรีรัมย์)

The individual who reportedly submitted a leaked online chat conversation to a parliamentary committee.

Chairman of the Committee on Political Development, Mass Communication, and Public Participation, House of Representatives(ประธานคณะกรรมาธิการการพัฒนาการเมือง การสื่อสารมวลชน และการมีส่วนร่วมของประชาชน สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)

The official who received the submission regarding the leaked online chat conversation.

Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration(อธิบดีกรมการปกครอง)

Alleged participant in the leaked online chat conversation.

Organization

Bhumjaithai Party(ภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

A political party in Thailand, of which Sophon Sarum is a leading member.

Department of Provincial Administration(กรมการปกครอง)ℹ️

A government agency involved due to the alleged participation of its Director-General in a leaked chat.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The legislative body of Thailand, where Sophon Sarum made his statements.