Sophon rushed to inspect flooding at the parliament, explaining it was a consequence of heavy rain. Rainwater flowed into low-lying areas and could not be drained quickly. He ordered urgent removal of debris blocking the drainage pipes.
On 21 May 2026 GMT+7, reporters at the parliament reported that Mr. Sophon Sarum, Speaker of the House of Representatives, along with senior officials from the Secretariat of the House, visited the waste storage room on basement level B1 of the parliamentary building. Sophon questioned the head of the parliamentary facilities department, who reported that the large amount of water seen did not result from flooding inside the building but was part of cleaning operations where staff were collecting water and removing debris. This coincided with media presence, causing some misunderstanding. In the morning, staff conducted further cleaning until the area returned to normal use.
Sophon stated that this site visit was to personally verify the facts and understand the causes of the incident and why images were circulated. The problem occurred last night due to heavy rainfall causing rainwater to accumulate in low-lying areas, resulting in slow drainage. He instructed officials to resolve the debris blockage and inspect drainage pipes to ensure they can adequately handle rainwater.