Dr. Supat challenges Dr. Sarana's NBTC qualifications

Thansettakij•Politics•3d ago

Reader Briefing

The NBTC selection committee unanimously ruled that Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruek lacks the qualifications to serve as NBTC Chairman.

•The NBTC selection committee voted 4:0 that Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruek lacks necessary qualifications.
•Dr. Supat Hasuwankit submitted evidence alleging Dr. Sarana remained a state employee as a paid hourly physician until April 12, 2022.
•Allegations include conflict of interest regarding NBTC grants to Ramathibodi Hospital and a disputed appointment at Bangkok Bank.
•Dr. Sarana reportedly attempted to have the Council of State interpret rules to allow holding two positions simultaneously.

Overview

•The NBTC selection committee reached a unanimous 4:0 decision that Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruek lacks qualifications for the NBTC Chairman position.
•Dr. Supat Hasuwankit provided evidence that Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruek worked as a paid hourly physician at Ramathibodi Hospital from January 8 to April 12, 2022, making Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruek a temporary employee of a state agency.
•Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruek became a volunteer medical lecturer starting January 14, 2023.
•The NBTC board under Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruek approved the operation of Rama Channel by Mahidol University and a 180 million baht grant for a 5G system at Ramathibodi Hospital.
•Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruek was nominated as an independent director of Bangkok Bank on April 12, 2022.
•Evidence from Line chats suggests Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruek was abroad from April 13 to 19, 2022, contradicting a claim that a rejection letter was submitted on April 13, 2022.
•Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruek ordered the withdrawal of a consultation request to the Council of State on July 18, 2022, after learning the Council of State did not agree with the proposal.

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Key Quotes

Dr. Supat Hasuwankit

"I would like to post lengthy details regarding the case where I studied, compiled opinions, and submitted documents to the NBTC selection committee."

ขออนุญาตโพสต์รายละเอียดอย่างยาว กรณีที่ผมได้ศึกษา ประมวลความเห็น และทำเอกสารยื่นต่อกรรมการสรรหากรรมการ กสทช.

Key Entities

Person

Dr. Supat Hasuwankit(นพ.สุภัทร ฮาสุวรรณกิจ)

Advisor to the Chairman of the House Committee on Political Development, Mass Communication and Public Participation.

Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruek(นพ.สรณ บุญใบชัยพฤกษ์)

The NBTC Chairman who was ruled by the selection committee to lack qualifications.

Organization

NBTC(กสทช.)

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission.

Mahidol University(มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล)ℹ️

The university and employer of Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruek.

Ramathibodi Hospital(รพ.รามาธิบดี)ℹ️

The hospital where Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruek worked as a paid physician and received 5G project funding.

Bangkok Bank (BBL)(ธนาคารกรุงเทพ (BBL))

The bank that nominated Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruek as an independent director.

SEC(ก.ล.ต.)

The Securities and Exchange Commission that received Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruek's name from Bangkok Bank.

Bank of Thailand(ธนาคารแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The central bank notified that Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruek would temporarily not take the position.

Council of State(กฤษฎีกา)ℹ️

The legal body asked to interpret the rules regarding holding multiple positions.

Law

NBTC Act(พ.ร.บ.กสทช.)

The law containing Sections 8 (2) and 8 (3) regarding qualifications and conflicts of interest.