An administrative court rejected an urgent interim protection request from Dr. Soranunt Bunchaiaprueksa, current NBTC Chair, challenging a selection committee's decision that he lacks qualifications due to concurrent paid medical practice. The court found no necessity for expedited temporary measures. Legal experts differ: one suggests PM could move to dismiss him if no court protection is granted; another argues the selection committee's disqualification ruling stands regardless, as Soranunt failed to meet eligibility requirements from the outset. The case remains pending formal judicial panel assignment.