Telecom superboard granted Senate authorization
The Senate of Thailand has recently approved five members for oversight roles in the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). The newly appointed members will serve on the Oversight and Performance Evaluation Committee, also known as the "superboard".
In the consumer protection sector, Gen Sithichai Makkunchorn, formerly attached to the NBTC Chairman's Office, secured the position with 105 votes. Phichit Thi-in, an academic from Chandrakasem Rajabhat University, received 36 votes in this sector. It is worth noting that there were 42 abstentions in this sector.
Uruya Weesakul, an academic from Thammasat University's Faculty of Engineering, won the telecommunications sector position with 114 votes. Phichit Suwannakitburan, a former NBTC assistant secretary-general for Regional Affairs, received 25 votes in this sector, while there were 45 abstentions.
In the television sector, Pennapa Chupong, a former NBTC staffer, received 52 votes. Phansak Chanpanya, an NBTC staff member, was elected with 103 votes. There were 31 abstentions in this sector.
The broadcasting sector saw Pol Maj Gen Ekthanat Limsangkas, deputy secretary-general of the Anti-Money Laundering Office, approved with a majority of 117 votes. Krissada Rojanasuwan, deputy director-general of the Min Buri Civil Litigation Office, received 28 votes in this sector, with a total of 37 senators abstaining.
Lastly, Issararat Krueahong, assistant secretary to the NBTC, was selected in the promotion of the rights and freedom sector by 100 votes. Watcharee Wannasri, a private-sector executive in offshore oil rig and cable installation, received 60 votes in this sector, while there were 25 abstentions.
It is important to note that the voting process was held after a closed-session review of the candidates' backgrounds and credentials. The appointees were selected from five sectors under the NBTC's authority: broadcast, television, telecommunications, consumer protection, and promotion of rights and freedom.
As the NBTC is a Thai regulatory body, information on the specific appointments to or Senate voting processes for the NBTC Oversight Committee may be found in Thai government or media sources. The search results primarily focus on U.S. congressional subcommittees and other unrelated topics.
In the business of regulatory oversight, Uruya Weesakul, previously an academic in the field of technology, was appointed to the telecommunications sector with a significant number of votes. Meanwhile, Issararat Krueahong, currently assistant secretary to the NBTC, was chosen in the sector of rights and freedom, showing a blend of industry, finance, and business acumen in the new committee.
