Thai House Speaker Breaks Silence on Committee Chair Authority Dispute
The Thai House Speaker has responded to disputes over the authority of some committee chairs, asserting that procedures are based on parliamentary rules and do not constitute an overreach. Government coalition MPs have defended the Speaker, emphasizing transparent parliamentary operations.
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