The Prime Minister questioned the committee chairperson about whether summoning the heads of the executive and legislative branches for questioning is appropriate, and suggested there are other ways to obtain information. He opened the door for Rom to schedule a meeting at Government House.
At 13:45 on 11 Oct 2026 at Parliament, Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, was interviewed regarding MP Rangsiman Rome of the Prachachon Party's list members, who said that if the Prime Minister refuses to clarify to the committee, he must explain to the full parliament. When asked if this is possible, Anutin said he was unsure, noting that each side adheres to their interpretation of the law. He expressed no problem and is ready to cooperate if the other party wishes to arrange a meeting.
"You use the term 'summon the Prime Minister' or 'summon the House Speaker' in the law; technically, that is possible if you look at the letter of the law. However, the Prime Minister is the head of the executive branch, the House Speaker is the head of the legislative branch. You, as only a committee chairperson, want to bring these heads to sit at the head of the table and be questioned. There are other methods. We are ready to cooperate," said Anutin.
Anutin further stated that whatever committee chairperson it is, it is the duty of the Prime Minister or the House Speaker to speak. So far, no MP has refused to talk to him. He talks to everyone and has no problem. If we are to follow the law strictly, he will interpret it according to the letter of the law in every respect.
However, if it is said that since you are the head, and this committee wants to know about this issue, you can request to schedule a meeting at Government House. He is willing and has no problem with that. Whether it is to meet and see what questions will be asked, or whether the committee has investigative authority—if they do, he is ready to answer. If not, he is ready to clarify to dispel various doubts without issue. Everything will be conducted according to the customs and good culture of Thai society. No one refuses cooperation. There is no need to use power. Power is just a symbolic role; it does not need to be used so forcefully. Cooperation must be given.
Regarding whether MPs from the Bhumjaithai Party should be urged to attend committee meetings, the Prime Minister replied with a question: why must they be urged? MPs have their duties. On concerns that not attending committee meetings might result in losing votes, he said he has never thought about that. He appreciated journalists for raising this point. He does not view it as a game of winning or losing because they are working to govern the country. Not only do committees have the right to question, but journalists who are not committee members also ask questions, and he still answers. He has no problem. If he can answer, he will; if the matter relates to security or sensitive issues, he cannot answer and will simply decline.