Thanaporn Urges Dr. Soran to Step Down as NBTC Chief, Suggests Interim Chair
Political analyst Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanaporn Srisyakul points out that Dr. Soran lacks qualifications, urging the remaining board to elect an interim chairman.
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- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanaporn urges Dr. Soran to halt his duties as NBTC chairman.
- Points out disqualification and deemed waiver under the 15-day legal rule.
- Recommends the 6 remaining board members elect an interim chair to prevent delays.
On July 28, 2026, political analyst Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanaporn Srisyakul addressed the ongoing controversy involving Dr. Soran Boonbuachaiwatchara, Chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), who continued to attend board meetings despite a nomination committee resolution stating he lacks necessary qualifications and is considered to have waived his right.
The issue stems from strict legal requirements mandating that individuals holding this position must work full-time and resign from all other businesses or occupations within a 15-day timeframe, with no exceptions for practicing specific professions. Failure to comply within the deadline led the nomination committee to rule that a waiver occurred from the very beginning.
"These personal qualification issues have directly impacted the operations of the NBTC, as the majority of the board members refuse to attend meetings, causing sessions to collapse and all broadcasting and telecommunications processes to come to a complete halt."
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanaporn Srisyakul
This qualification dispute has created a severe gridlock, causing meetings to fail due to a lack of quorum as the majority of board members boycott the sessions. Consequently, critical national telecommunications and broadcasting operations have frozen, leaving the general public as the ultimate victims bearing the consequences.
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The NBTC plays a critical regulatory role in managing the nation's communication infrastructure. Board deadlocks directly disrupt license approvals, spectrum allocations, and consumer protection measures. Appointing an interim chairman serves as a vital procedural mechanism to restore administrative functionality and maintain institutional continuity during regulatory disputes.
To resolve the deadlock, Dr. Thanaporn suggested that the remaining six NBTC board members should promptly convene a meeting to select an interim chairman. This step would allow the regulatory body to resume its duties and prevent national projects from remaining paralyzed.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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