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Thanaphan refuses NBTC meeting with Dr. Saran

Thanaphan refuses NBTC meeting with Dr. Saran

Matichon•Politics•44m ago

Reader Briefing

Lt. Gen. Dr. Thanaphan Raijaroen refuses to attend NBTC meetings as long as Prof. Clin. Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiyapruek is present.

  • •Lt. Gen. Dr. Thanaphan Raijaroen sent an urgent memo to the NBTC Secretary-General on September 2, 2026.
  • •Lt. Gen. Dr. Thanaphan Raijaroen claims Prof. Clin. Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiyapruek has no status to perform duties.
  • •Lt. Gen. Dr. Thanaphan Raijaroen is willing to work with the other 6 remaining NBTC commissioners.
  • •The dispute follows a ruling by the NBTC Selection Committee dated July 21, 2026.

Overview

  • •Lt. Gen. Dr. Thanaphan Raijaroen sent an urgent memorandum to the NBTC Secretary-General on September 2, 2026.
  • •Lt. Gen. Dr. Thanaphan Raijaroen contested the designation of the September 2, 2026 meeting as NBTC Meeting No. 25/2026, stating it is incorrect because no meetings occurred after Meeting No. 22/2026 on July 27, 2026.
  • •Lt. Gen. Dr. Thanaphan Raijaroen has skipped previous meetings because requests to discuss the status of Prof. Clin. Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiyapruek were not considered.
  • •The NBTC Office issued a letter on August 28, 2026, inviting commissioners to meetings on September 2 and 3, 2026.
  • •Lt. Gen. Dr. Thanaphan Raijaroen cited Sections 18, 8 (2), and 20 paragraph three, arguing that remaining commissioners can continue duties and that the NBTC consists of those remaining.
  • •Lt. Gen. Dr. Thanaphan Raijaroen mentioned that the Prime Minister has already submitted a request for the removal of a position from office under Section 20 paragraph two.
  • •Lt. Gen. Dr. Thanaphan Raijaroen reserves the right to abstain from meetings where Prof. Clin. Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiyapruek is present.
  • •Lt. Gen. Dr. Thanaphan Raijaroen requested the NBTC Secretary-General to urgently take legal action.

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Key Quotes

Lt. Gen. Dr. Thanaphan Raijaroen
"I have considered it and reaffirm my opinion on attending NBTC meetings: I am ready to perform my duties and attend meetings with the 6 remaining NBTC commissioners as required by law."
ผมพิจารณาแล้ว ขอยืนยันความเห็นในการเข้าร่วมประชุม กสทช. เช่นเดิมว่า มีความพร้อมในการปฏิบัติหน้าที่ และเข้าร่วมประชุมกับกรรมการ กสทช. ที่เหลืออยู่ 6 ท่าน ตามที่กฎหมายกำหนด
Lt. Gen. Dr. Thanaphan Raijaroen
"I therefore cannot act in a way that violates the law and encroaches upon royal prerogative, so I reserve the right not to attend the meeting."
ผมจึงไม่สามารถกระทำการอันเป็นการฝ่าฝืนกฎหมายและก้าวล่วงพระราชอำนาจได้ จึงขอสงวนสิทธิ์ในการไม่เข้าร่วมประชุม

Key Entities

Person

Lt. Gen. Dr. Thanaphan Raijaroen(พล.อ.ท.ดร.ธนพันธุ์ หร่ายเจริญ)
An NBTC commissioner for broadcasting affairs.
Prof. Clin. Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiyapruek(ศ.คลินิก นพ.สรณ บุญใบชัยพฤกษ์)
An individual whose status to perform duties as an NBTC commissioner is contested by Lt. Gen. Dr. Thanaphan Raijaroen.
Prime Minister(นายกรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️
The person who submitted a request for removal from office under Section 20 paragraph two.

Organization

NBTC(กสทช.)
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission.
NBTC Office(สำนักงาน กสทช.)
The administrative office of the NBTC.
NBTC Selection Committee(คณะกรรมการสรรหา กสทช.)
The committee that issued ruling 1/2026 on July 21, 2026.