The Prime Minister denied knowing the term "Blue Monopoly" after the opposition criticized the Speaker of the House for issuing a regulation tightening control over 35 parliamentary committees' power to summon individuals for clarification, affirming that the government is performing its duties according to the constitution.
At 11:45 a.m. on 5 Nov 2026 at the Government House, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul was interviewed regarding the Speaker of Parliament Sopon Sarum's issuance of a regulation tightening the authority of 35 parliamentary committees, requiring a meeting resolution to summon individuals. The measure has been criticized as the government monopolizing the House of Representatives. The Prime Minister said, "I haven't heard about it."
When asked whether he personally views that committees must use a resolution or the committee chair's authority to summon individuals, the Prime Minister replied, "They have laws and regulations under the constitution already, so we follow that."
When further asked to confirm whether the Cabinet or government officials are ready to provide information if summoned by committees, the Prime Minister reiterated, "Under the law, under the constitution."
Regarding the accusation of a "Blue Monopoly," the Prime Minister said he did not know that term. "We do our duties without any monopoly. We carry out our responsibilities. And the term 'Blue' does not apply to us directly because we act as the government, performing duties under the constitution and with the mandate and trust of the people. We manage the country with full responsibility."
When asked again if the Speaker's issuance of the regulation was in response to MP Rangsiman Rome of the Move Forward Party sending a letter inviting the Prime Minister to explain local exam corruption, the Prime Minister simply said, "It’s unrelated."
When asked about his previous remarks that politics remain negative and obstruct governance, the Prime Minister asked back, "When did I say that? I did not say it. I only said that politics must improve."