NBTC board member Prof. Piringrong has formally requested that the office conduct a meeting with only 6 remaining commissioners, excluding Dr. Surin, citing legal grounds. After 5 consecutive meeting collapses in one month due to lack of quorum, Piringrong argues that under Section 20 of the Broadcasting Act, a 6-member board can legally proceed. Piringrong refuses to participate if Dr. Surin chairs, citing pending PM recommendation to remove him from office and risks of legal violations. This escalating governance crisis directly impacts NBTC's ability to process urgent regulatory matters affecting Thailand's telecom and broadcast industries.