NBTC Chairman to sue selection board over qualification ruling

Thairath•Politics•3d ago

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The legal team of NBTC Chairman Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiyapruek is considering legal action against the NBTC selection committee after a unanimous ruling on his qualifications.

•The NBTC selection committee unanimously ruled that Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiyapruek possesses prohibited characteristics under the law.
•The ruling implies that Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiyapruek has waived his right to hold the position of NBTC Commissioner.
•Mr. Pachara Naripathaphan, advisor to the NBTC Chairman, is exploring legal avenues to challenge the decision.

Overview

•On July 17, 2026, the NBTC selection committee reached a unanimous resolution regarding the qualifications of Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiyapruek.
•The NBTC selection committee ruled that Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiyapruek has prohibited characteristics under Section 8 (2) of the Act on Organization to Assign Radio Frequency, Television and Telecommunications Spectrum, 2010.
•The ruling results in Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiyapruek being considered to have waived his right to hold the position of NBTC Commissioner according to Section 18 of the same law.
•Mr. Pachara Naripathaphan stated that the legal team of Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiyapruek is considering the most stringent legal actions against the NBTC selection committee.
•Mr. Pachara Naripathaphan argues that the ruling lacks weight and may discredit Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiyapruek's performance as NBTC Chairman in the public eye.
•Mr. Pachara Naripathaphan asserts that Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiyapruek was correctly appointed through the proper process and has performed duties for over 4 years.
•The NBTC selection committee prepares to officially notify Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiyapruek of the resolution.

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Key Entities

Person

Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiyapruek(นพ.สรณ บุญใบชัยพฤกษ์)

The Chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

Mr. Pachara Naripathaphan(นายพชร นริพทะพันธุ์)

The advisor to the Chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

Mr. Kiattipong Amatyakul(นายเกียรติพงษ์ อมาตยกุล)

The Chairman of the NBTC selection committee.

Organization

National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission(คณะกรรมการกิจการกระจายเสียง กิจการโทรทัศน์ และกิจการโทรคมนาคมแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

The organization headed by Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiyapruek.

NBTC selection committee(คณะกรรมการสรรหากรรมการ กสทช.)

The committee chaired by Mr. Kiattipong Amatyakul that ruled on the qualifications of the NBTC Chairman.

Law

Act on Organization to Assign Radio Frequency, Television and Telecommunications Spectrum, 2010(พ.ร.บ.องค์กรจัดสรรคลื่นความถี่ฯ พ.ศ. 2553)

The law used by the selection committee to determine prohibited characteristics and the waiver of rights for the NBTC position.