Parliamentary Committee Demands Documents from Digital Ministry

According to a report by Matichon Online on August 22, 2026, Rukchanok Srinork, a member of a parliamentary committee, has publicly criticized the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES). The dispute centers on the Ministry's failure to provide requested documents, despite the committee issuing three separate requests.

Rukchanok alleged that the Ministry is intentionally stalling by feigning confusion regarding the requests. She emphasized that the committee has formally resolved to exercise its legal authority to summon the necessary documentation, asserting that the Ministry is obligated to comply with the parliamentary oversight process.

For residents and expatriates, this development highlights ongoing tensions between legislative oversight bodies and government ministries regarding transparency and digital governance. While the committee has asserted its right to access these records, the Ministry has not yet publicly addressed the specific reasons for the repeated delays or confirmed when the documents will be released. It remains to be seen how the Ministry will respond to the committee's latest formal demand and whether this will lead to further administrative friction or a resolution in the coming weeks.