Sarana expected to be named new chairman of NBTCDr Sarana: Tipped for prized postSarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, a medical specialist and former member of the defunct National Legislative Assembly (NLA), is expected to be chosen as chairman of the new National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board. Somchai PoomlardHe is among five candidates approved as NBTC board members by Senate voting on Monday. A source at the existing NBTC board who requested anonymity said Dr Sarana is most likely to be voted by the five to become the board chairman. The vote for the chairman is expected to be held during the first meeting of the new NBTC board, which will happen after the new commissioners receive royal endorsement. The six existing board members are not expected to make any policy decisions during this period, stepping down as soon as the new members have been royally endorsed.

Source: Bangkok Post December 24, 2021 11:20 UTC