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NBTC hints at withdrawal of AIS lawsuit
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/06/2023
» Some commissioners on the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) have sent signals to Advanced Info Service (AIS) to withdraw its lawsuit against the NBTC board's resolution last year acknowledging the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), says an NBTC source who requested anonymity.
AIS faces hurdles in bid to buy 3BB
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/06/2023
» The ongoing takeover of fixed broadband service 3BB by Advanced Info Service (AIS) may face tough consumer remedies from the telecom regulator because of the dominant position of their combined market share.
The ins and outs of the 'must have' rule
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/04/2023
» Though the initial goal of the "must have" rule was to ensure the Thai TV audience had access to popular global sporting events, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has determined that the rule is causing more problems than benefits for the industry.
Senate panel names 7th NBTC seat
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/12/2022
» The Senate's selection committee has nominated Sompop Purivigraipong, vice-president of Mahanakorn University of Technology, as the seventh commissioner of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), holding the telecom position.
AIS chief expected to carry on in 2023
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/11/2022
» Somchai Lertsutiwong, chief executive of Advanced Info Service (AIS), is expected to continue his leadership role at the country's leading mobile operator for one or two more years following his scheduled retirement at the end of this year, according a source at AIS's parent company InTouch Holding.
AIS sticking to TTTBB, JASIF deals despite hurdle
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/11/2022
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) says it remains committed to acquiring fixed broadband provider Triple T Broadband (TTTBB) and investing 19% in Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund (JASIF), even though JASIF shareholders rejected AIS's proposed amendments to optical fibre cable (OFC) rental agreements between TTTBB and JASIF.
Jay Mart rebrands amid breakneck growth
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/10/2022
» Starting with a single retail shop selling electrical appliances 32 years ago, Jay Mart has become a listed holding conglomerate engaged in retail IT, finance and technology, with business partnerships set to expand in order to foster synergy and drive growth.
All eyes on AIS after JASIF resolution
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/10/2022
» Advanced Info Service's (AIS) plan to acquire fixed broadband provider Triple T Broadband (TTTBB) and invest 19% in Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund (JASIF) is now shrouded in uncertainty after JASIF unitholders rejected AIS's proposed amendments to optical fibre cable (OFC) rental agreements between TTTBB and JASIF.
JAS shareholders give AIS acquisition moves the nod
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/09/2022
» Shareholders of Jasmine International Plc (JAS) have approved a deal in which Advanced Info Service (AIS) Plc will acquire its subsidiary Triple T Broadband (TTTBB), a fixed broadband operator, and buy 19% of Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund (JASIF) for 32.4 billion baht in total.
Speculation mounts over future role of AIS chief executive
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/08/2022
» Somchai Lertsutiwong, chief executive of leading mobile operator Advanced Info Service (AIS), is tipped to be requested to continue in his current role for another one or two years or become an adviser to the new leadership after his retirement at the end of this year, according to industry sources.