Sophon denies limiting no-confidence debate on Senate collusion

Matichon•Politics•1d ago

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Parliament President Sophon Sarum denied attempts to restrict no-confidence debate topics following claims by People's Party leader Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut.

•Sophon Sarum denied claims that he restricted discussions on Senate collusion during no-confidence debates.
•Sophon Sarum affirmed that MPs have the right to speak on all matters related to no-confidence debates per the constitution.
•Reports from the Election Commission and the Southern border issue are scheduled for completion on September 16.

Overview

•Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, claimed that the Parliament President attempted to limit no-confidence debate discussions regarding Senate collusion.
•Sophon Sarum denied these claims, stating Sophon Sarum had not spoken a word to restrict such discussions.
•Sophon Sarum stated that MPs are entitled to speak on any matter concerning the no-confidence debate according to constitutional regulations.
•Sophon Sarum provided these interviews at the Parliament on September 15 at 09:50.
•The Parliament will consider the report of the Election Commission on September 16.
•The Parliament will consider the motion regarding the Southern border problem on September 16.
•Sophon Sarum confirmed that the proceedings on September 16 will not be postponed to ensure the matters are concluded.

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Key Quotes

Sophon Sarum

"Oh, where did I limit it? I haven't said a single word, not a single word."

โอ้ย ผมไปตีที่ไหน ผมยังไม่ได้พูดอะไรสักคำ ไม่ได้พูดอะไรสักคำ

Sophon Sarum

"Any matter related to the no-confidence debate, they can speak on all of it according to the rights of the MPs."

เรื่องไหนที่เกี่ยวกับการอภิปรายไม่ไว้วางใจ เขาสามารถพูดได้หมดตามสิทธิ์ของ สส.

Key Entities

Person

Sophon Sarum(โสภณ ซารัมย์)

The President of the Parliament.

Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut(ณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)

A list MP and leader of the People's Party.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party led by Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut.

Election Commission(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง (กกต.))

The body whose report is scheduled for consideration on September 16.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where Sophon Sarum gave the interview.

Law

Constitution(รัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️

The law providing the regulations for MP speaking rights during debates.