Still good.. that in the end.. Broadcasting Commission Television business and the current National Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) were able to successfully proceed with the board meeting on October 12, 2023, after the meeting broke down 2 times, causing a large amount of outstanding agenda.
Especially the agenda for requesting permission from private companies under the supervision of the NBTC and requests from the public. This may be because at the Senate meeting on October 11, 2023, an agenda regarding the NBTC was presented, with many senators expressing concern over conflicts between the NBTC boards, which may be an obstacle. to perform duties
When the group of senators who selected the board The NBTC came together and issued an “eh” expression, so the board meeting on Oct. 12 was able to move forward successfully.
Normally, the NBTC board is scheduled to meet approximately 3 times a month, every Wednesday. Lately, the meetings have been continuously disrupted. Causing the agenda to remain unfinished and causing trouble
Give an example to show the picture. Activities that must be considered by the board NBTC consists of Request to cancel a license, request to cancel broadcasting of radio programs, request to change television channels, request approval of a 4-digit telephone number, request to allocate frequencies for aviation communications, request to import telecommunications networks and equipment. Including the agenda regarding complaints from citizens who are not comfortable using television, radio and telecommunications services, etc., being unable to hold board meetings. Therefore causing damage and losing many opportunities.
In this matter, the 7-member NBTC board consists of Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiphruek, chairman of the board, along with Air Chief Marshal Thanaphan Raicharoen, Ms. Pirongrong Ramasut, Mr. Torphong Selanont, Mr. Suphat Supachalasai, Pol. Gen. Natthorn Phaosunthorn and Mr. Sompop Phuriwikraiphong Probably cannot deny responsibility. because of allowing conflict Division into groups and paranoia among themselves It becomes more and more a barrier to working together.
The disagreement that It began to form since the board resolution regarding the merger between True and DTAC. Until the case of live broadcasting of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. There has been a black screen incident on some digital platforms due to copyright issues. This led to an attempt by some board members to remove Mr. Trairat Wirayasirikul. Acting Secretary-General of the NBTC to find someone responsible
It escalated to the point where there were lawsuits going back and forth. Since Mr. Trirat Wiriyasirikun Acting NBTC secretary-general sued four members of the board, consisting of Lt. Gen. Thanaphan Raicharoen, Ms. Pirongrong Ramasuta, Mr. Suphat Supachalasai and Mr. Sompop Phuriwikraiphong. Including Mr. Phumsit Mahavessiri, former deputy secretary-general of the NBTC. Charged with working together or neglecting to perform duties illegally
While the said 4 board members sued the NBTC chairman. Act unlawfully Neglect of duty In the case of not signing the order appointing Mr. Phumisit Acting NBTC secretary Including Mr. Phumisit suing the NBTC chairman. base for illegally neglecting to perform duties
Dr. Saran and Air Chief Marshal Thanaphan Have you ever been directly asked by the media about this conflict? Complaining like this How will we continue to work together? Dr. Saran answered that he believes there must be a solution to this matter. But I don’t know when. There may be a need for a mediator to help mediate, while Air Chief Marshal Thanaphan Said that the lawsuit is a way to reach a conclusion on the problem of different interpretations of the law. It is a professional act.
The disagreement that occurred It also makes the board unable to drive important policies. Because of the suspicion Pulling each other back and forth Whether it is an agenda regarding office restructuring Appointment of the person holding the position of Secretary-General of the NBTC. Approval of projects that require budget is stuck.
Seriously, Dr. Saran as chairman of the board To the point of experimenting with having the audio of the meeting broadcast through loudspeakers throughout the NBTC office for transparency. and would like to have a listener as a witness especially the mass media which fell into the condition “Klang Khao Kwai” is no different from NBTC employees who are all uncomfortable, frustrated and don’t want to choose a side.
Initially, this NBTC board came with full expectations. Each person’s profile Has evident knowledge and abilities But when working together Take on administrative duties Strongly drive the NBTC office, an A+ level organization with a large number of skilled personnel. The board was unable to show its full potential. especially work skills Manage as a team
If you don’t try to adjust It is very worrisome.
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