Former Judge Warns Soran’s Board Meeting Risks Criminal Charges
We need to produce a short summary 1-2 sentences, 120-220 characters, max 240. Let's distill: Former judge warns that Dr. Soran's collusion with NBTC secretary to hold board meetings Oct 1-2 risks criminal charges as he lacks authority afte
Former judge says Dr. Soran has lost authority, colludes with NBTC secretary to defy board meeting set for Oct 1-2, risking criminal case. On September 29, 2026, former senior Supreme Court judge and ex-chair of the National Human Rights Commission, Was Tingssmit, gave an in-depth interview on the legal qualifications and powers of NBTC chairman Dr. Soran Boonbuachaiphuek, stating the legal situation is now clear after the Central Administrative Court ruled on September 25, 2026 that his dismissal stands. He explained that Dr. Soran had filed a case with the Administrative Court seeking a temporary suspension of the order, but when the court dismissed the case, the request for suspension fell away. Without a suspension order, the NBTC selection committee’s finding that Dr. Soran lacks the required qualifications becomes a legally enforceable administrative order immediately, even though he may appeal to the Supreme Administrative Court. Was said Dr. Soran no longer has the authority to act as NBTC chairman, so his joint scheduling of NBTC board meetings for October 1 and 2 with acting secretary-general Trirait Viriyasirikul is unlawful. If they continue to perform duties or hold meetings, they risk criminal prosecution. Other NBTC commissioners can immediately pursue criminal charges against both Dr. Soran and the secretary-general by following proper legal procedures, as he is at fault on two levels: the NBTC selection committee’s decision and the Central Administrative Court’s ruling. Was noted the qualification issue arose one day before Dr. Soran took office because he never fully resigned from all positions; although he quit his job at Ramathibodi Hospital, he remained a salaried employee. His claim that he must continue treating heart patients cannot be used as a legal exemption, since the law requires nominees for independent agencies or the NBTC to resign from all posts beforehand to avoid conflicts of interest. The NBTC, a statutory body, has been hampered by delays and confusion caused solely by the chairman’s collusion with the secretary-general. The prime minister has already exercised his legal authority regarding the NBTC and has submitted the royal endorsement for Dr. Soran’s removal from office.
