Bangkok: Legal representatives from Better World Green Public Company Limited (BWG) have submitted a formal request to the Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Sophon Saram, seeking an investigation into the actions of Mr. Poonsak Chanjampee, a list Member of Parliament from the People's Party. The complaint, lodged at the House of Representatives' complaints center, raises concerns about potential ethical violations and governance issues related to Mr. Chanjampee's conduct.
According to Thai News Agency, the letter alleges that Mr. Chanjampee may have breached ethical standards by attempting to influence the House Committee on Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. It claims he used his position as Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Land, Natural Resources, and Environment to target a competitor in the industrial waste disposal sector, where his wife is a senior manager and he was previously a director. BWG's complaint emphasizes the need for a fair, conflict-free investigation process regarding the company's operations in Saraburi province.
The complaint requests clarity on the governance and ethical conduct of Members of Parliament and committees during investigations of private sector entities in environmental matters. BWG emphasizes the importance of impartiality, public access to information, and conflict of interest prevention. The company expresses its willingness to cooperate with authorized government bodies but seeks transparent and traceable guidelines for the investigation process. The issue stems from wastewater problems in Saraburi, leading to expanded inspections of BWG's operations, including landfills and environmental systems.
The August 17, 2026, incident is cited as an example of potential governance lapses by Mr. Poonsak. On that day, officials requested to inspect BWG, and Mr. Poonsak arrived without authorization, prompting BWG to deny access. The company seeks clarification on the guidelines for political officeholders participating in such inspections to ensure transparency and understanding.
BWG has previously communicated with relevant agencies, expressing readiness for inspection while requesting clear specifications of scope, methods, and data privacy guidelines. Concerns about public disclosure of unresolved investigations and potential conflicts of interest are highlighted. The complaint questions whether Mr. Poonsak's past directorship in a competitor company and his wife's current position should be disclosed to prevent conflict of interest suspicions.
BWG clarifies that it does not accuse Mr. Poonsak or his spouse of wrongdoing but advocates for an impartial investigation to clarify the situation. The petition outlines seven parliamentary considerations, focusing on investigator status, authority, information completeness, and ethical standards. BWG's goal is to ensure the investigation process adheres to governance principles, separating facts from assumptions and avoiding conflict of interest suspicions. The company stresses the need for an impartial, transparent, and accountable investigation process to benefit the public, government agencies, and businesses while enhancing environmental regulatory credibility.