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Lawyers say Soranon's case acceptance is not a legal victory

Lawyers say Soranon's case acceptance is not a legal victory

MGR Online•Politics•1h ago

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Legal experts clarify that the Supreme Administrative Court's decision to accept Dr. Soranon's lawsuit does not mean he has won the case or can resume his position as NBTC Chairman.

  • •The Supreme Administrative Court ordered the acceptance of a lawsuit by Dr. Soranon Boonbaichaiyapruk to revoke a selection committee decision.
  • •Legal experts and former senators state that accepting a case for consideration is a preliminary step and not a final judgment of victory.
  • •Dr. Supat Hasuwannakit questioned whether Anutin has actually submitted a name for royal appointment.
  • •The NBTC board remains operational with at least 4 members despite Dr. Soranon's attempt to call a meeting.

Overview

  • •Peeraphat Foithong, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Spokesperson of the Law Council, stated that the Supreme Administrative Court's acceptance of the case does not mean Dr. Soranon Boonbaichaiyapruk won or can return as NBTC Chairman.
  • •Peeraphat Foithong explained that the Central Administrative Court must now send the lawsuit to the defendant for a statement, followed by objections from the plaintiff and defendant.
  • •Praphan Koonmee, a former senator, stated that the court's decision to accept the case is only a preliminary process and does not mean the removal order was illegal.
  • •Praphan Koonmee noted that the Supreme Administrative Court's ruling clearly stated Dr. Soranon Boonbaichaiyapruk had already vacated his position due to a lack of qualifications.
  • •Praphan Koonmee asserted that Dr. Soranon Boonbaichaiyapruk cannot call an NBTC board meeting and no board members will attend because Dr. Soranon Boonbaichaiyapruk lacks legal qualifications.
  • •Praphan Koonmee stated that the Prime Minister has already completed the process of submitting a name for royal appointment and is awaiting a royal command.
  • •Dr. Supat Hasuwannakit, a former People's Party candidate, claimed Dr. Soranon Boonbaichaiyapruk failed to attend the court hearing and that a resulting NBTC meeting failed for the 7th time.
  • •Dr. Supat Hasuwannakit stated that the ongoing delay in the appointment process is causing damage to the public.

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Key Entities

Person

Soranon Boonbaichaiyapruk(สรณ บุญใบชัยพฤกษ์)
A doctor and former NBTC Chairman who filed a lawsuit to revoke the selection committee's decision.
Peeraphat Foithong(พีรภัทร ฝอยทอง)
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Spokesperson of the Law Council.
Praphan Koonmee(ประพันธ์ คูณมี)
A former senator who commented on the legal status of Dr. Soranon Boonbaichaiyapruk.
Supat Hasuwannakit(สุภัทร ฮาสุวรรณกิจ)
A doctor and former People's Party MP candidate who questioned the royal appointment process.
Anutin(อนุทิน)ℹ️
An individual mentioned by Dr. Supat Hasuwannakit regarding the submission of a name for royal appointment.

Organization

Law Council(สภาทนายความ)
The organization where Peeraphat Foithong serves as spokesperson.
Supreme Administrative Court(ศาลปกครองสูงสุด)ℹ️
The court that ordered the acceptance of Dr. Soranon Boonbaichaiyapruk's lawsuit.
Central Administrative Court(ศาลปกครองกลาง)
The court responsible for managing the exchange of statements and objections in the case.
NBTC(กสทช.)
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission whose board chairman position is in dispute.
People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)
The political party for which Dr. Supat Hasuwannakit was a candidate.