Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed willingness to cooperate with Parliament but insisted it must be according to regulations. He confirmed ordering the Administrative Department Director to provide explanations and remarked he was unsure if false information was deliberately spread, noting that such tactics are typical. He pointed out that the letter from the chairman of the Legal Committee requesting explanations has not yet arrived.
At 14:10 on 6 Nov 2026 GMT+7 Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul gave an interview at the Government House regarding the Legal, Justice and Human Rights Committee of the House of Representatives which resolved to invite the Prime Minister to clarify before the parliamentary meeting to examine legal matters. He stated that he has complied with all regulations and laws, and where procedures are proper, the government—including himself and ministers—is ready to cooperate.
When asked if the invitation letter had reached him, Anutin replied by asking which letter, from which office, and when. A reporter clarified it was from Rangsiman Rome, MP from the People's Party list and chairman of the Legal Committee. Anutin replied, "It has not yet arrived."
When asked if he viewed the move as targeting him personally to compel him to clarify before Parliament, Anutin replied, he is willing to cooperate but it must be within the framework of regulations and laws. Asked if he saw this as political retaliation, Anutin said, "Retaliation for what? I owe no one anything. No one needs to take revenge on me."
Meanwhile, regarding a question about claims that the Prime Minister did not order Narucha Kosasivilai, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, to clarify the local exam corruption case before the Legal Committee, what is the truth? Anutin stated, "I did order. The Ministerial Office Chief issued a letter informing the Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration. Regarding the document's route through agencies and departments, receipt and filing, and procedural steps, not all letters must come directly to me."
On the question about reports suggesting the Prime Minister did not order the explanation, Anutin said it was news without factual basis, and he was unsure if it was intentionally false reporting, noting such behavior is common. When asked if the Committee's unanimous 7-0 resolution was legally valid, Anutin said he did not need to study the law because if actions follow regulations or law, he is willing to comply.
Asked if he thought the Committee was abusing power, the Prime Minister replied, "That depends on one's perspective." When asked if he would attend the Committee's parliamentary meeting for clarification, Anutin said, "It depends on the law. There are established guidelines. Whether it is inviting someone to explain to any Committee, if it falls within their authority and legal scope, the government is ready to comply."