The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's head office on Phahon Yothin Road.
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.The analyst cited Section 74 of the NBTC Act, which states that the government has the power to ensure the regulator's management of national resources, including frequencies, remains consistent with cabinet policies.
Moreover, the Digital Economy Act empowers the Office of the National Board of Digital Economy and Society, chaired by the prime minister, to summon the NBTC to receive direct policy instructions.
"Despite its status as an independent regulator, the NBTC is legally bound to align its operations with state policy for the public interest," the source said.
He said government intervention would ensure the regulator functions as a driver of the government's digital economy goals.
