Thailand's Consumer Council has formally petitioned the Prime Minister to remove Dr. Sorn from his position as NBTC (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission) chair, citing legal disqualifications discovered on 17 July 2026. The council contends that Sorn failed to meet statutory requirements, potentially compromising oversight of telecom and media mergers, signal quality, and competition protection—issues that have constrained consumer protection for over 5 years. Legal experts warn that continued tenure risks invalidating NBTC decisions made during this disqualified period.