Bangkok:Nattapong Ruangpanyawut has publicly criticized Sophon Saram for monopolizing power and delaying scrutiny, while demanding a joint parliamentary session to address a constitutional amendment draft. He is also preparing a letter of protest against the rejection of a bill aimed at nullifying the legacy of the October 6th student uprising.

According to Thai News Agency, Nattapong, a list MP and leader of the People's Party, along with his role as Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives, commented on the actions of Sophon Saram, the Speaker of the Parliament and President of the House of Representatives. Nattapong accused Sophon of distorting the checks and balances process, particularly concerning the parliamentary committees, which he claims require a resolution from the committee meeting, contrary to past methods.

Nattapong highlighted other issues such as the delayed petition by MPs requesting an investigation into the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), which he argued is being obstructed by the Speaker's abuse of power. He emphasized the necessity for constitutional amendments to reduce the Speaker's discretionary power and to allow citizens to initiate impeachment against independent organizations.

Furthermore, Nattapong criticized the non-convening of meetings to appoint a committee to represent the Thai Parliament in international forums like the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), describing it as a consolidation of power by the Parliament President. He also mentioned the rejection of a draft bill by a civil society group, which aimed to repeal the punitive legacy of the October 6th incident, as another example of power abuse by the Speaker.

Nattapong concluded by stating that the People's Party will submit a formal protest against the Speaker's decision to reject the bill to erase the legacy of the October 6th coup, which he views as an abuse of power and suppression of people's rights.