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The development of policies and strategic initiatives by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) could be delayed by the deadlock caused by the ruling that the chairman lacks the qualifications to hold office.

Bangkok Post

PM urged to intervene as NBTC commissioners revolt

Commissioners at the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) have asked Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to intervene in the case of the NBTC chairman’s qualifications to untangle the deadlock at the regulator.

Bangkok Post

Regulator on unsure footing

With the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) selection committee deciding to disqualify chairman Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, there are several legal implications, including the potential impact on the validity of the regulator's past and future resolutions.

Bangkok Post

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PM accepts resolution on NBTC chair

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul acknowledged on Tuesday a Senate committee's resolution that National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) chairman Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck no longer qualifies to remain in office.

Bangkok Post

NBTC chair challenges qualification ruling

Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), has defended himself this week against allegations that he lacks the qualifications to hold the office, noting he resigned from government service on Jan 8, 2022.

Bangkok Post

Time to fix the NBTC

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has once again landed itself in controversy. This time, the NBTC selection panel has found its chairman, Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, in breach of NBTC law and deemed him to have waived his right to serve as a commissioner.

Bangkok Post

Thaicom 4 given stay for 2 months

State enterprise National Telecom (NT) has extended the retirement date of the Thaicom 4 satellite to the end of September 2026, though it is declining to pay Thaicom 4's management fees to Thaicom Plc, citing technical risks.

Bangkok Post

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Senate panel disqualifies NBTC chairman

Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck is expected to face a prolonged legal battle after being disqualified from serving as a member and chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), legal experts say.

Bangkok Post

Pundit: Streaming app plan overlooks market realities

Policy interventions and smart regulatory design, not a state-engineered streaming app, are the answers to rescue the local broadcasting industry, says a consultant.

Bangkok Post

Analyst: Telecom schism stalls agenda

The government should wield its legal power to rescue the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) from an alleged lack of unity among commissioners, which is stalling some critical national digital agendas, says a telecom and regulatory law analyst who requested anonymity.

Bangkok Post

NBTC to roll out digital radio platform

In addition to a national digital TV broadcast streaming platform, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to develop a national digital radio and audio platform to bridge the "radio broadcasting gap" and promote automated emergency and disaster alerts nationwide.

Bangkok Post

Commission backs national streaming plan

The planned establishment of a national TV streaming platform is far more than the launch of another video application; it is intended to ensure that every Thai can conveniently access all free-to-air television channels through the internet, according to commissioner of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Pirongrong Ramasoota.

Bangkok Post

NBTC head faces questions about qualifications

The leadership of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has been plunged into legal hot water after a former Senate oversight committee member provided testimony alleging the NBTC chairman, Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, lacks the legal qualifications to hold office.

Bangkok Post

Future of TV decided by NBTC after 2-year wait

The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on Monday unanimously approved in principle the draft of the third Digital Television Master Plan, which had been awaiting its consideration for the past two years.

Bangkok Post

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Bangkok Post

NT urged to hand satellite slot back to NBTC

State enterprise National Telecom (NT) should return the 126°E geostationary (GEO) satellite slot to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) for re-allocation before the filing for the slot expires in December 2026, according to a consultancy.

Bangkok Post

New digital TV master plan debated

The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has begun to deliberate a draft of Thailand’s third digital television terrestrial broadcasting master plan, which has been awaiting its consideration for more than two years.

Bangkok Post

Call for tech defences to protect sovereignty

Thailand must urgently strengthen its "communication sovereignty" to protect national interests in an increasingly borderless digital environment dominated by global technology platforms and emerging low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks, according to AM Thanapant Raicharoen, commissioner of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

Bangkok Post

Public feedback sought on new Thai drone rules

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is holding a public hearing on draft regulations covering four drone-related measures to support Thailand's digital economy, while also strengthening airspace safety.

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Bangkok Post

NBTC urged to finalise TV roadmap

Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) and Cofact Thailand have submitted a letter to the chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) urging the regulator to finalise the long-delayed roadmap for broadcasting and TV from 2026-2030, alongside clear regulations for over-the-top (OTT) services.

Bangkok Post

Commission pushes radar spectrum regulatory reform

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) recently held a public hearing on five draft regulations related to radar spectrum usage and technical standards, aiming to support the rapid expansion of smart sensing technologies while strengthening public safety and quality of life.

Newslaundry

Govt claims it is blood-sufficient. But is it?

On August 19, 2025, the government claimed that the annual blood requirement for the county was met the previous year. This, despite several reports and studies on shortage of blood in various parts of the country and significant state, and intra-state variations in the availability of blood.

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Thailand laws you need to know before visiting

Here’s how to respect local laws and traditions while travelling in Thailand

Android Central

Spigen is preparing for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 series as early case listing leaks

Spigen seemed to slip up, publishing pages in preparation for Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Flip 7 FE case collections.

Dynamite News

SC seeks Centre response on blood donation by gay, transgenders, sex workers

The Top Court was hearing a petition filed by one Sharif D Rangnekar, challenging the constitutional validity of Blood Donor rules of 2017. Read further on Dynamite News:

Tom’s Guide

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra launch looks imminent — here's why

A listing for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's appeared at Thailand's NBTC, which is a strong sign that it's close to launching.

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