Bangkok:The Prime Minister and the Speaker of the House of Representatives engaged with National Defence College cadets during a recent parliamentary session. The Prime Minister participated in a photo opportunity with the students, alongside Speaker Sophon Saram.
According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived at the session and, following media interviews, joined the Speaker to pose with the graduating class of the National Defence College Class 69. They were greeted by Speaker Sophon Saram, who was already present to welcome the students.
During the interaction, a reporter queried Mr. Sophon regarding his attendance at the Committee on Law, Justice, and Human Rights to discuss procedural matters. Mr. Sophon indicated he would attend if his schedule allowed. The Prime Minister humorously echoed the reporter's query, but Mr. Sophon refrained from providing further details, only offering a respectful acknowledgment to the Prime Minister.
The reporter pursued clarification on whether Mr. Sophon would personally attend or delegate the task. Mr. Sophon admitted uncertainty about his schedule. The reporter emphasized the desire of Mr. Rangsiman Rome, Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee, for Mr. Sophon's in-person clarification to serve as a precedent for other agencies. However, Mr. Sophon did not respond and exited the scene.