Tawee Sodsong criticizes Sophon's committee power orders

Khaosod•Politics•31m ago

Reader Briefing

Tawee Sodsong argues that guidelines issued by House Speaker Sophon Sarum regarding standing committees violate the constitution and weaken government oversight.

•Tawee Sodsong expressed disagreement with guidelines for standing committees approved by House Speaker Sophon Sarum.
•The meeting took place on November 12, 2026, at the Parliament.
•Tawee Sodsong claims the guidelines exceed the scope of Section 129 of the Constitution and parliamentary regulations.
•The guidelines are criticized for prioritizing administrative letters over constitutional mandates.

Overview

•A meeting of the Committee on Law, Justice and Human Rights was held on November 12, 2026, at the Parliament.
•Mallika Jirapanwanich, First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, attended the meeting to provide explanations on behalf of Sophon Sarum.
•Tawee Sodsong stated that he is one of eight members who disagree with the operational guidelines for standing committees approved by Sophon Sarum.
•Tawee Sodsong argues the guidelines are inconsistent with Section 129 of the Constitution and parliamentary regulations, thereby weakening the state administration oversight system.
•Tawee Sodsong pointed out that the guidelines require strict literal interpretation and limit the ability to call witnesses by using the word 'invite' instead of 'summon'.
•Tawee Sodsong warned that writing administrative guidelines that override the constitution and regulations is dangerous for the rule of law.
•Tawee Sodsong cited a Rule of Law Index report indicating that the legislative branch's power to oversee the executive branch received a low score.

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Key Quotes

Tawee Sodsong

"As we are the legislative branch, we always say we must respect the rule of law, but when you write guidelines larger than the constitution and regulations, I think it is dangerous."

ในฐานะที่เราเป็นฝ่ายนิติบัญญัติ เราบอกอยู่เสมอว่าต้องเคารพหลักนิติรัฐนิติธรรม แต่เมื่อท่านเขียนแนวทางใหญ่กว่ารัฐธรรมนูญ ใหญ่กว่าข้อบังคับ ผมคิดว่าอันตราย

Key Entities

Person

Tawee Sodsong(ทวี สอดส่อง)ℹ️

A list MP and leader of the Prachachat Party who serves as a committee member.

Sophon Sarum(โสภณ ซารัมย์)

The Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Rangsiman Rome(รังสิมันต์ โรม)ℹ️

A list MP from the People's Party and chairman of the Committee on Law, Justice and Human Rights.

Siroj Phaetphan(ศิโรจน์ แพทย์พันธุ์)

The Secretary-General of the House of Representatives.

Preeyaporn Kaewyon(ปรียาภรณ์ แก้วโยน)

The Deputy Secretary-General of the House of Representatives.

Mallika Jirapanwanich(มัลลิกา จิระพันธุ์วาณิช)

The First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Organization

Prachachat Party(พรรคประชาชาติ)ℹ️

A political party led by Tawee Sodsong.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party of Rangsiman Rome.

Committee on Law, Justice and Human Rights(คณะกรรมาธิการการกฎหมาย การยุติธรรม และสิทธิมนุษยชน)

A parliamentary committee chaired by Rangsiman Rome.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The legislative body whose speaker is Sophon Sarum.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where the committee meeting was held.

Law

Constitution(รัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️

The supreme law of the land, specifically referenced at Section 129.