The NBTC Selection Committee is preparing to send the resolution concerning Dr. Soran to the Prime Minister, revealing that the next step may be to submit his name for royal dismissal from the NBTC Chairmanship following a unanimous decision that he has 'disqualifying characteristics.'Tags: [NBTC, selection committee, dismissal, Prime Minister, Dr. Soran]
On 17 July 2026, following a unanimous resolution by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Selection Committee that Professor Dr. Soran Boonbaichaiyapruck, Chairman of the NBTC, has disqualifying characteristics under Section 8(2) of the Frequency Allocation Organization Act and its amendments, it is considered that he has forfeited his right to hold the NBTC board member position under Section 18 of the same Act, as amended by the 2022 amendment. This announcement is made for general information.Tags: [NBTC, legal resolution, disqualification, Dr. Soran, Frequency Allocation Act]
Mr. Wisanu Waranyu, secretary of the NBTC Selection Committee, stated after the meeting thatTags: [Wisanu Waranyu, NBTC, selection committee, statement] “Regarding Dr. Soran's past actions, it is up to the relevant authorities to consider each matter's implications. As for whether the matter should be submitted to the Prime Minister for royal endorsement, the Secretariat of the Senate will forward the issue through the channel it received it from.”Tags: [Dr. Soran, past actions, Prime Minister, Senate Secretariat, procedure]
The NBTC Selection Committee consists of seven members:Tags: [NBTC, selection committee, members]
1. Mr. Kiatpong Amatayakul (Supreme Court Judge), Chairman of the Selection CommitteeTags: [Kiatpong Amatayakul, selection committee, chairman]
2. Mr. Somsak Suwansujarit (Ombudsman), Vice Chairman of the Selection CommitteeTags: [Somsak Suwansujarit, selection committee, vice chairman]
3. Mr. Napadon Theppitak (Constitutional Court Judge), Selection Committee MemberTags: [Napadon Theppitak, selection committee, member]
4. Mr. Narong Rathamrit (National Anti-Corruption Commission Member), Selection Committee MemberTags: [Narong Rathamrit, selection committee, member, anti-corruption]
5. Mrs. Yupin Chalanonniwat (Auditor General), Selection Committee MemberTags: [Yupin Chalanonniwat, selection committee, member, auditor general]
6. Mr. Witai Rattanakorn (Governor of the Bank of Thailand), Selection Committee MemberTags: [Witai Rattanakorn, selection committee, member, Bank of Thailand]
7. Mr. Wisanu Waranyu (Representative Judge from the Supreme Administrative Court), Selection Committee Member, Secretary and Spokesperson of the Selection CommitteeTags: [Wisanu Waranyu, selection committee, secretary, spokesperson]
Among the committee members, two have retired: Mr. Somsak Suwansujarit and Mr. Narong Rathamrit. Mrs. Yupin Chalanonniwat was absent from the meeting.Tags: [NBTC, selection committee, retirements, attendance] Today's meeting was attended by four members, resulting in a unanimous vote of 4-0.Tags: [NBTC, selection committee, meeting, unanimous vote]
Tags: [] The next step is for the NBTC Selection Committee to submit a report to the Prime Minister, who will then forward Dr. Soran's name for royal approval to remove him from the NBTC Chairmanship.Tags: [NBTC, selection committee, Prime Minister, royal approval, dismissal] However, Dr. Soran retains the legal right to file a petition with the Supreme Administrative Court to challenge the resolution.Tags: [Dr. Soran, legal rights, Supreme Administrative Court, petition]