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AIS chief expected to step down from position in July
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/06/2024
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) chief executive Somchai Lertsutiwong is expected to step down from his position next month, paving the way for the company to recruit his successor six months before the end of his term at the end of 2024.
Radio stations face new regime amid digital rejig
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/06/2024
» Roughly 3,900 community radio stations will have to stop airing broadcasts after this year as analogue stations transition to a licensing regime and a digital audio broadcasting (DAB) scheme.
Gulf, AIS unite for highland solar networks
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/06/2024
» Gulf Energy Development, Advanced Info Service (AIS) and the Highland Research and Development Institute (public organisation) have teamed up to improve the living quality of Thais in highland areas through the "Green Energy, Green Network For Thais" project.
NT seeks more time to shift customers to other bands
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/06/2024
» State telecom enterprise National Telecom (NT) plans to ask the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to extend by 90 days its right to use three spectrum bands beyond the expiry date of September 2025.
OneWeb preps broadband internet service
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/06/2024
» Broadband internet services offered by low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite company OneWeb are expected to be launched locally by the fourth quarter this year.
CP chief makes case for nuclear power
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/05/2024
» Public policies such as a carbon tax, along with innovations including artificial intelligence and nuclear power, are critical for Thailand’s bid to achieve its carbon-zero goals, says Suphachai Chearavanont, chief executive officer of the Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group.
Bidders seen likely to favour two bands in upcoming auctions
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/05/2024
» The 2100-megahertz and 2300MHz bands are expected to attract more prospective bidders than the 850MHz band when the three are put up for auction, according to a stock analyst.
National Telecom risks losing OneWeb partnership deal
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/05/2024
» State telecom enterprise National Telecom (NT) is facing a possible risk of losing a partnership deal with low earth orbit (LEO) satellite operator OneWeb to provide gateway station facilities to OneWeb's satellites as it is still uncertain when the telecom regulator will approve the related licences for NT.
Unsold satellite slots up for grabs again
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/05/2024
» The auction of the 50.5° East, 51°E and 142°E orbital slots, which went unsold at the previous auction, is expected to take place between Aug 23 and Sept 7 this year, according to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
Mobile service to see 3-5% growth
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/05/2024
» The mobile service market is projected to post 3-5% annual growth in total revenue this year as operators focus on cost reduction and foreign tourists increase mobile traffic and international roaming calls.