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.
The Central Administrative Court has dismissed a petition filed by NBTC chairman Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, who sought to overturn a ruling that allowed his removal. The court ruled that he had not yet suffered a legally actionable injury and stated that the prime minister must first submit the matter for royal consideration before the chairman can be formally removed.
The court also indicated that Dr Sarana must cease working as a physician at Ramathibodi Hospital, a state agency, as he continued to do so despite being appointed to NBTC in December 2021. The court's decision allows the selection committee's ruling to stand and prevents Dr Sarana from arguing that it has not yet taken legal effect. With the ruling in place, officials involved in the process can now proceed as per the law.
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