Kongkrit, chairman of the Decentralization Committee, supports regulating the 35 parliamentary committees to prevent overlapping work and overuse of power. He pointed out that Rom used his authority as committee chairman to summon individuals for press conferences without committee approval, which may violate the constitution.,
3 Nov 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Kongkrit Chatmaleerat MP for Ranong from the Bhumjaithai Party and chairman of the Decentralization, Local Administration, and Special Administration Committee (Decentralization Committee) of the House of Representatives, gave an interview supporting the approach of Mr. Sophon Sarum Speaker of the House of Representatives in issuing regulations to control the work of all 35 standing committees, saying that in the past, some committees duplicated work and overstepped their authority when summoning individuals or documents for political gain, causing harm to others. The new regulations will help prevent inappropriate interference in each other's duties.
Kongkrit affirmed that the government and Bhumjaithai Party are not afraid of oversight and that it is not about stripping parliamentary power. However, oversight must be lawful, with many available channels, not arbitrary or authoritarian actions to stir up controversy, create entertainment, or fuel social hatred. He also mentioned Ms. Rakchanok Srinok, a list MP from the People's Party, who still refuses to accept the fake news issue and suggests amending regulations, which may contradict the constitution since it requires committee resolutions to summon documents or individuals, not just the chairman's power alone.
At the same time, Kongkrit also mentioned MP Rangsiman Rome from the People's Party, saying that he has exercised the committee chairman's authority to summon individuals for press conferences without committee approval, which also potentially violates the constitution. He questioned who will be responsible for damages caused and whether a complaint should be filed to investigate this matter.