Pakorn proceeds with Dr. Soran's removal process

Thairath•Politics•4d ago

Reader Briefing

Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilpraphan confirms the government will proceed with the process to remove Dr. Soran Boonbaichaiyapruek from office despite a Supreme Administrative Court order.

•Pakorn Nilpraphan stated on September 2, 2026, that the process to remove Dr. Soran Boonbaichaiyapruek from office continues.
•The Supreme Administrative Court ordered the Administrative Court of First Instance to accept a lawsuit filed by Dr. Soran Boonbaichaiyapruek against the NBTC Selection Committee.
•The government maintains that the selection committee's decision is final according to the Constitution and NBTC law.

Overview

•On September 2, 2026, at 15.20, Pakorn Nilpraphan spoke at Government House regarding the removal process of Dr. Soran Boonbaichaiyapruek.
•Dr. Soran Boonbaichaiyapruek filed a lawsuit against the NBTC Selection Committee regarding the determination of his qualifications.
•The Supreme Administrative Court overturned a previous order and directed the Administrative Court of First Instance to accept the lawsuit.
•Pakorn Nilpraphan stated that the court's acceptance of the case is a normal right for Dr. Soran Boonbaichaiyapruek as an interested party.
•Pakorn Nilpraphan believes the government's actions follow the law, citing Constitution Section 203 Paragraph 5, Constitution Section 217, and NBTC Law Section 15/1.
•Pakorn Nilpraphan confirmed that the request for removal from office will not be withdrawn and is currently awaiting the court's judgment.
•The government will await the judgment or any temporary protection orders from the Administrative Court of First Instance.
•Pakorn Nilpraphan noted that he does not know if the Prime Minister has been informed about this matter.

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Key Entities

Person

Pakorn Nilpraphan(ปกรณ์ นิลประพันธ์)

The Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs.

Soran Boonbaichaiyapruek(สรณ บุญใบชัยพฤกษ์)

A person who filed a lawsuit against the NBTC Selection Committee regarding his qualifications.

Organization

NBTC Selection Committee(คณะกรรมการสรรหาคณะกรรมการกิจการกระจายเสียง กิจการโทรทัศน์ และกิจการโทรคมนาคมแห่งชาติ)

The committee responsible for determining the qualifications of NBTC members.

Supreme Administrative Court(ศาลปกครองสูงสุด)ℹ️

The court that ordered the Administrative Court of First Instance to accept the lawsuit.

Administrative Court of First Instance(ศาลปกครองชั้นต้น)

The court ordered to accept and consider the lawsuit filed by Dr. Soran Boonbaichaiyapruek.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Pakorn Nilpraphan gave his statement.

Law

Constitution(รัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️

The law cited under Section 203 Paragraph 5 and Section 217 regarding the finality of the selection committee's decision.

NBTC Law(กฎหมาย กสทช.)

The law cited under Section 15/1 regarding the selection process.