Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is deadlocked as its chairman Dr Sarana faces removal proceedings for alleged breach of employment regulations. The regulatory paralysis—evidenced by five collapsed board meetings—is delaying critical telecom policy decisions affecting SMEs, consumers, and the broader tech sector. A young lawyer has filed a court petition seeking Dr Sarana's removal, adding another legal layer to an already complex governance crisis that could impact spectrum allocation, licensing, and industry regulation.