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Consumer Groups and Digital TV Association Urge NBTC to Resume Meetings
The Thailand Consumers Council and the Digital TV Association have called on the NBTC to hold meetings without requiring a quorum after repeated cancellations.
According to a report by Matichon Online on September 9, 2026, the Thailand Consumers Council and the Digital TV Association have formally urged the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to resume its scheduled meetings. The groups are requesting that the commission proceed with its agenda even in the absence of a full quorum, citing a backlog of pending issues that have been delayed by repeated meeting cancellations.
For residents and travelers in Thailand, this development is significant as the NBTC oversees critical infrastructure, including telecommunications and digital broadcasting standards. Persistent delays in decision-making can impact the efficiency of digital services, the stability of broadcasting networks, and the resolution of consumer-related complaints within the telecommunications sector.
As of now, it remains to be confirmed how the NBTC will respond to this pressure and whether they will adjust their internal regulations to allow for meetings without a quorum. The situation highlights ongoing administrative challenges within the regulatory body that may affect the quality and reliability of digital services across the country. Stakeholders are currently waiting for an official response from the commission regarding the scheduling of future sessions and the management of the accumulated agenda items.
