Bangkok Post
NBTC freezes up over controversy
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A dispute over the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) chairman Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck's eligibility has escalated, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signing a submission seeking a Royal Command for his removal.
Key facts
- Section 8(2) of the NBTC Act requires commissioners to work full-time and restricts them from holding other positions or employment that could create conflicts of interest.
- A dispute over the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) chairman Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck's eligibility has escalated, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signing a submission seeking a Royal Command for
- Mr Anutin said Tuesday he had signed the submission for Dr Sarana to leave his positions as chairman and commissioner of NBTC, adding the government had followed the law.
- He entered politics during the National Council for Peace and Order period, serving as a member of the National Legislative Assembly from 2014 to 2019.
- His first attempt to join the NBTC in 2018 was unsuccessful
- He reapplied in 2021 in the consumer protection field and was selected as one of five candidates.
Summary
Mr Anutin said Tuesday he had signed the submission for Dr Sarana to leave his positions as chairman and commissioner of NBTC, adding the government had followed the law.
The move follows a July 17 ruling by the NBTC selection committee that Dr Sarana possessed a prohibited characteristic under Section 8(2) of the NBTC Act. Dr Sarana, however, maintains he remains legally entitled to perform his duties until a Royal Command removing him is issued.