Thai House Committee Erupts in Chaos Over Online Gambling Stock Allegations; Government MPs Walk Out
A heated exchange occurred in Thailand's House Committee on Law, Justice and Human Rights over allegations of stock ownership in online gambling businesses. Government MPs withdrew from the meeting, citing procedural issues and the committee chairman's alleged overreach in inviting a former MP as a witness without a formal committee resolution.
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