House Speaker Says NACC Probe Request Within His Authority
Opposition lawmakers have asked Parliament to investigate the National Anti-Corruption Commission for allegedly mishandling a case against former Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob. House Speaker Sophon Sarum said he is not interfering, acting within his authority, and believes his actions do not violate Section 157. He wants the matter resolved quickly.
On October 6, 2026, at Parliament, House Speaker Sophon Sarum addressed the progress of a complaint filed by Natapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, and allied opposition MPs. They submitted a letter to the President of Parliament under Section 236 of the Constitution, asking that the matter be forwarded to the President of the Supreme Court to form a committee to investigate whether the National Anti-Corruption Commission had acted improperly in dismissing the case involving the concealment of shares and assets by former Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob. Sarum insisted he had not intervened, saying the process would follow its own course and that any interference on his part could potentially breach Section 157. He expressed hope that the issue would be resolved swiftly so he could focus on other duties.
