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Troubled NBTC head presents new evidence
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Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), unveiled new evidence on Tuesday to counter the verdict of the selection committee, which voted to disqualify him from office over his failure to resign from posts prohibited by law.
Key facts
- Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), unveiled new evidence on Tuesday to counter the verdict of the selection committee, which voted to disqualify him from office
- The move coincided with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul seeking royal approval to remove Dr Sarana from office following the selection panel's ruling.
- Dr Sarana said he acquired a document from Mahidol University on Monday that confirms he officially resigned from all staff and employee positions at the university and Ramathibodi Hospital on Jan 8, 2022, before his appointment to the
- Dr Sarana said his medical work between January and April 2022 was conducted as an independent specialist to ensure patient safety during handovers.
- He cited his 2022 tax filings, which categorises his earnings as professional fees under Section 40 (6) of the Revenue Code, rather than a fixed salary under Section 40 (1).
- On Dec 22, 2021, the Senate instructed five candidates including Dr Sarana to resign from any posts prohibited by NBTC law by Jan 11, 2022
Summary
The move coincided with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul seeking royal approval to remove Dr Sarana from office following the selection panel's ruling.
Mr Anutin said on Tuesday he proceeded according to the law and due process, and denied the removal would create a vacuum for NBTC functions as the remaining six commissioners can still perform their duties.