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NBTC Meeting Fails for Tenth Consecutive Time
Thailand's broadcasting regulator has failed to reach a quorum for the tenth time, stalling operations for nearly two months.
According to a report by Matichon Online on September 10, 2026, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has failed to hold a successful meeting for the tenth consecutive time. This ongoing deadlock has persisted for nearly two months, effectively stalling the commission's regulatory functions.
NBTC Commissioner Soran Bunyamanee responded to inquiries regarding the repeated failures by suggesting that the public should direct questions to the specific commissioners who have been absent from the sessions. The lack of a quorum prevents the commission from making formal decisions on broadcasting and telecommunications policies.
For residents and travelers in Thailand, this administrative impasse is primarily a matter of institutional governance. While it does not immediately impact daily internet or mobile services, the inability of the regulator to function could eventually lead to delays in policy updates or the approval of new telecommunications infrastructure projects.
It remains to be confirmed which specific commissioners are responsible for the absences and what measures, if any, will be taken to resolve the internal conflict. There is currently no official timeline for when the next meeting will be successfully convened or how the commission intends to address the backlog of pending regulatory matters.
