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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.

Thais urged to register SIM cards soon

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Regulator on unsure footing

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.

NBTC chair challenges qualification ruling

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.

Time to fix the NBTC

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.

Senate panel disqualifies NBTC chairman

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.

Analyst: Telecom schism stalls agenda

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.

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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.

Future of TV decided by NBTC after 2-year wait

The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on Monday unanimously approved in principle the draft of the third Digital Television Master Plan, which had been awaiting its consideration for the past two years.

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NT urged to hand satellite slot back to NBTC

State enterprise National Telecom (NT) should return the 126°E geostationary (GEO) satellite slot to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) for re-allocation before the filing for the slot expires in December 2026, according to a consultancy.

New digital TV master plan debated

The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has begun to deliberate a draft of Thailand’s third digital television terrestrial broadcasting master plan, which has been awaiting its consideration for more than two years.

Call for tech defences to protect sovereignty

Thailand must urgently strengthen its "communication sovereignty" to protect national interests in an increasingly borderless digital environment dominated by global technology platforms and emerging low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks, according to AM Thanapant Raicharoen, commissioner of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

Public feedback sought on new Thai drone rules

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is holding a public hearing on draft regulations covering four drone-related measures to support Thailand's digital economy, while also strengthening airspace safety.

NBTC urged to finalise TV roadmap

Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) and Cofact Thailand have submitted a letter to the chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) urging the regulator to finalise the long-delayed roadmap for broadcasting and TV from 2026-2030, alongside clear regulations for over-the-top (OTT) services.

Thailand Takes Centre Stage as AI Reshapes Telecoms at Global Telecom AIoT Summit 2026

The Global Telecom AIoT Summit 2026, held at The Ritz-Carlton in Bangkok, brought together government leaders, regulators, telecom operators, global technology companies, academic experts, and AIoT ecosystem partners to explore how artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are reshaping the future of telecoms, smart living, and digital services.

Commission pushes radar spectrum regulatory reform

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) recently held a public hearing on five draft regulations related to radar spectrum usage and technical standards, aiming to support the rapid expansion of smart sensing technologies while strengthening public safety and quality of life.

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