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Young lawyer seeks court ruling to end NBTC crisis

A 26-year-old lawyer has filed a petition with the Central Administrative Court, seeking a ruling to remove Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck as chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

Deadlock drags on at regulator

Deadlock drags on at regulator

A board meeting of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) was aborted for the fifth consecutive time on Thursday as commissioners continued to boycott the session over the chairman's disqualification.

PM wants default child safety settings

PM wants default child safety settings

Thailand will push for child protection settings to be enabled by default on new digital devices, aiming to shield young users from harmful online content without any parental setup required.

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Thais urged to register SIM cards soon

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has called on mobile phone users to finish mandatory SIM identity verification and update their information by Aug 30 as it seeks to combat mule accounts and technology crime.

NBTC freezes up over controversy

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.

Troubled NBTC head presents new evidence

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.

PM Anutin seeks royal order to remove embattled NBTC chief

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signed a request for a royal order to remove National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) chairman Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck from his position, insisting the move is strictly in accordance with the law and due process.

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NBTC chairman controversy heats up amid calls for PM's intervention

NBTC chairman controversy heats up amid calls for PM's intervention

The qualification crisis involving the chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) could become a hot potato in Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s hands, warns a legal expert who requested anonymity.

Court rules against embattled NBTC chief

Court rules against embattled NBTC chief

The Central Administrative Court has rejected a petition filed by National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) chairman Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck seeking to overturn a ruling that found grounds for his removal, saying he had not yet suffered a legally actionable injury.

Telecom agency deadlock deepens

Telecom agency deadlock deepens

Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), sent a letter to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul last week seeking justice and aiming to resolve the deadlock at the regulator over his qualifications.

Senator urges dissolution of NBTC board

Senator urges dissolution of NBTC board

Senator Premsak Piayura has urged Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to dissolve the entire National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board and restart the selection process.

NBTC deadlock imperils several projects

NBTC deadlock imperils several projects

Turmoil at the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is continuing as its board meeting on Wednesday was aborted, just like last month, after four commissioners boycotted the session over the chairman's qualification status.

Legal limbo stalls NBTC operations

Legal limbo stalls NBTC operations

The development of policies and strategic initiatives by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) could be delayed by the deadlock caused by the ruling that the chairman lacks the qualifications to hold office.

PM urged to intervene as NBTC commissioners revolt

PM urged to intervene as NBTC commissioners revolt

Commissioners at the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) have asked Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to intervene in the case of the NBTC chairman’s qualifications to untangle the deadlock at the regulator.

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Regulator on unsure footing

With the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) selection committee deciding to disqualify chairman Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, there are several legal implications, including the potential impact on the validity of the regulator's past and future resolutions.

PM accepts resolution on NBTC chair

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul acknowledged on Tuesday a Senate committee's resolution that National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) chairman Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck no longer qualifies to remain in office.

Time to fix the NBTC

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has once again landed itself in controversy. This time, the NBTC selection panel has found its chairman, Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, in breach of NBTC law and deemed him to have waived his right to serve as a commissioner.

NBTC chair challenges qualification ruling

Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), has defended himself this week against allegations that he lacks the qualifications to hold the office, noting he resigned from government service on Jan 8, 2022.

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Thaicom 4 given stay for 2 months

State enterprise National Telecom (NT) has extended the retirement date of the Thaicom 4 satellite to the end of September 2026, though it is declining to pay Thaicom 4's management fees to Thaicom Plc, citing technical risks.

Senate panel disqualifies NBTC chairman

Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck is expected to face a prolonged legal battle after being disqualified from serving as a member and chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), legal experts say.

Pundit: Streaming app plan overlooks market realities

Policy interventions and smart regulatory design, not a state-engineered streaming app, are the answers to rescue the local broadcasting industry, says a consultant.

Analyst: Telecom schism stalls agenda

The government should wield its legal power to rescue the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) from an alleged lack of unity among commissioners, which is stalling some critical national digital agendas, says a telecom and regulatory law analyst who requested anonymity.

NBTC to roll out digital radio platform

In addition to a national digital TV broadcast streaming platform, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to develop a national digital radio and audio platform to bridge the "radio broadcasting gap" and promote automated emergency and disaster alerts nationwide.

Commission backs national streaming plan

The planned establishment of a national TV streaming platform is far more than the launch of another video application; it is intended to ensure that every Thai can conveniently access all free-to-air television channels through the internet, according to commissioner of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Pirongrong Ramasoota.

NBTC head faces questions about qualifications

The leadership of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has been plunged into legal hot water after a former Senate oversight committee member provided testimony alleging the NBTC chairman, Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, lacks the legal qualifications to hold office.

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