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NBTC Meeting Fails for 11th Time Amid Leadership Dispute
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) meeting was cancelled for the 11th time due to a lack of quorum, as Chairman Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck maintains his legal standing.
On September 16, 2026, Matichon Online reported that the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) failed to convene for the 11th time due to an insufficient number of commissioners present. The meeting was cancelled after a lack of quorum prevented official proceedings.
NBTC Chairman Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck addressed the situation, characterizing the repeated cancellations as a recurring performance. He firmly asserted that he remains the legal chairman of the commission under current regulations. Furthermore, Dr. Sarana raised questions regarding the motivations behind the ongoing attempts to remove him from his position, suggesting that external parties may be benefiting from the leadership instability.
For residents and travelers in Thailand, this ongoing administrative deadlock within the NBTC—the body responsible for regulating telecommunications and broadcasting services—may lead to delays in policy updates, licensing, or regulatory adjustments that could eventually impact digital services or connectivity standards.
What remains to be confirmed is how the commission intends to resolve this internal impasse and whether any legal or government intervention will be required to restore functional operations. As of now, the timeline for the next attempt to hold a meeting remains uncertain, and the long-term impact on the regulatory environment continues to be a subject of speculation.