Young lawyer moves to end NBTC crisis with court bid against chairman
A 26-year-old lawyer has filed a petition with the Central Administrative Court, seeking a ruling to remove Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), from office, arguing that his continued tenure has paralyzed the regulator and caused damage to consumers and the public interest.
A young Thai lawyer has filed a petition with the Central Administrative Court to remove Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), arguing that his continued presence has hindered the regulator's ability to function and harmed consumers. Sarunporn Meesil, representing herself as an ordinary Thai citizen and telecom user, requested the court to declare Dr. Sarana unfit for his role, citing his dual status as a temporary university employee and paid physician.
She claims his qualifications are invalid under NBTC law, similar to a unanimous selection committee decision from July. The lawyer argues this legal challenge is necessary to unblock the NBTC's decision-making process, which has been stalled repeatedly due to commissioners boycotting meetings over Dr. Sarana's qualifications. She emphasizes her role as an affected taxpayer and aims to restore the regulator's ability to fulfill its duties without internal conflict.
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