NBTC Commissioner Trirat Awaits Supreme Administrative Court Ruling
NBTC commissioner Trirat Wiriyasirakul has stated he is awaiting a Supreme Administrative Court decision regarding his status, while dismissing rumors of a royal decree to dissolve the commission.
According to a report by Matichon Online on October 22, 2026, Trirat Wiriyasirakul, a commissioner of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), addressed ongoing uncertainty regarding his position. Trirat remarked that he is currently awaiting a final ruling from the Supreme Administrative Court to clarify his status, humorously referring to himself as 'lacking wisdom' while the legal process remains ongoing.
In addition to his comments on his personal status, Trirat addressed circulating rumors suggesting that a royal decree might be issued to dissolve the NBTC. He dismissed these claims as mere speculation, stating that such reports are products of imagination rather than factual developments.
For residents and expatriates in Thailand, this situation highlights the ongoing administrative instability within the country's telecommunications regulatory body. While the NBTC oversees critical infrastructure, including mobile networks and broadcasting standards, the current leadership uncertainty does not immediately impact daily services for the public. However, the outcome of the Supreme Administrative Court’s decision will be significant for the future governance of the commission. At this time, no official government action has been taken to dissolve the NBTC, and the public should rely on official announcements rather than speculative reports regarding the commission's future.
