So far, four parties have lodged petitions against the merger with the NBTC. "After the Songkran festival, we may see some movement from these opponents," the source noted. Singtel has allowed its management to express their views and stance to the regulator with facts and related regulations governing the merger, the source said. The source, however, stressed the amendment was carried out without a public hearing, which could also bring the NBTC management into trouble. NBTC management and board cannot cite the amended act, which involves the improper amendment process.

Source: Bangkok Post April 12, 2022 02:59 UTC