As of 8pm Thursday (June 25), The Phuket News had been unable to get a response from the former senator of Phuket and prominent businessman, to confirm the news, which broke on Thai and English language media.
The Phuket News understands that the prime minister used the controversial Section 44 to make the order. See breaking news here.
According to Thai media sources, Mr Paiboon was among seven OrBorJor chiefs to be suspended without salary, pending investigations.
The other OrBorJor chiefs represented Lampang, Nong Khai, Ubon Ratchani, Nakhon Phanom, Yasothon, Samut Prakarn,
Also, click here to read The Phuket News' recent interview with Paiboon and his role as OrBorJor chief.
More updates will be posted as they become available.