Dr. Soran's team considers legal action over NBTC removal

Matichon•Economy•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The team of NBTC Chairman Soran Boonbaichaiyaphruk is considering legal action following a selection committee resolution that he possesses prohibited characteristics.

•The selection committee unanimously resolved that Soran Boonbaichaiyaphruk has prohibited characteristics under the 2010 Act.
•Sutthisak Tantayothin suggested waiting for clarity and facts from relevant agencies regarding the resolution.
•Soran Boonbaichaiyaphruk's team is exploring legal channels because the selection committee may lack administrative power to be sued in Administrative Court.

Overview

•The selection committee reached a unanimous resolution that Soran Boonbaichaiyaphruk possesses prohibited characteristics according to Section 8 (2) of the Act on the Organization to Assign Radio Frequency 2010.
•Under Section 18 of the Act on the Organization to Assign Radio Frequency 2010 (as amended in 2021), Soran Boonbaichaiyaphruk is considered to have waived the right to hold the position of NBTC commissioner.
•On July 18, Sutthisak Tantayothin, Deputy Secretary-General of the NBTC, stated that it would be better to wait for clarity and facts from relevant agencies.
•The team of Soran Boonbaichaiyaphruk is currently considering legal proceedings against the selection committee.
•Soran Boonbaichaiyaphruk's team believes the selection committee may not have administrative power to issue orders, potentially making a lawsuit in Administrative Court impossible.
•The team of Soran Boonbaichaiyaphruk is waiting for clarity from relevant agencies and will discuss further actions after the Prime Minister returns from duties abroad.

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Key Entities

Person

Soran Boonbaichaiyaphruk(สรณ บุญใบชัยพฤกษ์)

The Chairman of the NBTC who the selection committee resolved possesses prohibited characteristics.

Sutthisak Tantayothin(สุทธิศักดิ์ ตันตะโยธิน)

Deputy Secretary-General of the NBTC for telecommunications affairs.

Organization

NBTC(กสทช.)

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission.

Selection Committee(คณะกรรมการสรรหาฯ)

The committee that resolved Soran Boonbaichaiyaphruk has prohibited characteristics.

Law

Act on the Organization to Assign Radio Frequency 2010(พระราชบัญญัติองค์กร จัดสรรคลื่นความถี่ พ.ศ.2553)

The law containing Section 8 (2) regarding prohibited characteristics.

Act on the Organization to Assign Radio Frequency (No. 4) 2021(พระราชบัญญัติองค์กรจัดสรรคลื่นความถี่ (ฉบับที่ 4) พ.ศ.2564)

The amending law regarding the right to hold the position of NBTC commissioner under Section 18.