The NBTC Office accepts the Supreme Administrative Court's order to accept the case filed by Dr. Sorn, apologizes for inaccuracies, and confirms that no actions should be taken while the justice process remains unresolved.
On 4 Sep 2026, the NBTC Office issued a statement apologizing for inaccuracies and correcting news about the Supreme Administrative Court's order dated 31 Aug 2026 concerning the case between Dr. Sorn Boonbaichaiyapruk, the plaintiff, and the NBTC Selection Committee, the defendant, as follows.
1. This case involves Dr. Sorn Boonbaichaiyapruk filing a lawsuit against the NBTC Selection Committee, claiming it lacks authority under Section 18 of the Frequency Allocation Organization Act to consider appointing a committee member disqualified under Section 8(2), since the Selection Committee's authority ended once the Prime Minister submitted the names for royal appointment. The plaintiff also requested provisional measures prior to judgment.
2. On 7 Aug 2026, the Central Administrative Court ruled that the plaintiff had not yet suffered harm or might avoid such harm, thus it did not accept the case for consideration nor the request for provisional measures, ordering the case removed from the docket.
3. The plaintiff appealed to the Supreme Administrative Court, arguing that he had already been harmed by the Selection Committee's decision to remove him despite lacking authority to do so.
4. On 31 Aug 2026, the Supreme Administrative Court reversed the Central Court's ruling, accepting the plaintiff's case for consideration and ordering further review of the request for provisional measures.
5. The Supreme Administrative Court has not yet decided whether the NBTC Selection Committee has authority. References to the plaintiff's disqualification under Section 8(2) cite the Selection Committee's decision, which the court used to determine the plaintiff's rights may have been affected. Ultimately, the court accepted the case for consideration.
Therefore, the NBTC Office respectfully accepts the Supreme Administrative Court's order, committing to allow the justice process to proceed accordingly.
The NBTC Office reaffirms strict adherence to legal duties and fairness in public officials' conduct, aligning with Prime Minister's Office regulations reiterated by the Cabinet Secretary-General on 31 Aug 2026. These guidelines, from 2018 and 2021, state that if legal disputes remain unresolved, no actions should be taken that affect the individual's work or rights, especially while the judicial process is ongoing.
