Thai House Speaker Responds to Concerns Over Oversight of Executive Power
Thai House Speaker Sophon Saram has responded to criticism that parliamentary committee activities are limiting oversight of executive power, stating in an open letter that he adheres to the rule of law and denies any abuse of authority. He emphasized that committee operations are based on existing regulations and the constitution.
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