Politics
Prime Minister Anutin Initiates Removal of NBTC Chairman
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has submitted a request to remove Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck from his position as Chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
On August 11, 2026, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul announced that he has formally submitted a request to the monarchy to remove Professor Clinical Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck from his role as Chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). According to a report by Prachachat Business, the Prime Minister emphasized that this administrative action is being conducted in strict accordance with legal procedures.
For residents and expatriates in Thailand, the NBTC plays a critical role in regulating the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure, internet services, and broadcasting standards. Changes in the commission's leadership can influence policy directions regarding digital connectivity, mobile network licensing, and media oversight. While the Prime Minister has confirmed the submission of the request, the process remains ongoing. The public is currently awaiting the formal royal command to finalize the removal. Further details regarding the specific legal grounds for this request or the timeline for the appointment of a successor have not yet been disclosed. Observers are monitoring the situation to see how this leadership transition might impact ongoing regulatory projects within the telecommunications sector.