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Keeping screens flickering
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/09/2024
» As digital TV operators confront threats to the industry, they are seeking ways to continue their businesses.
Digital TV channels want to keep licences
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/08/2024
» The Association of Digital Television Broadcasting (ADTEB) has urged the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to extend their existing licences after the expiry date in 2029 to help them survive threats in the local digital TV landscape.
Balance needed for supervision of AV market
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/08/2024
» Creating a balanced regulatory scheme to supervise the Thai audio-visual (AV) market is the proper way to govern streaming platforms, including small geo-satellite broadcast and digital terrestrial TV (DTT) systems in this era of digital evolution, according to a study.
Thai media revenue to reach B690bn in 2024
Business, Published on 23/08/2024
» The revenue of Thailand's entertainment and media (E&M) industries will reach 690 billion baht in 2024, representing a 4% increase from the previous year, according to a new survey by PwC.
Espionage, laughs, action abound
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/08/2024
» Every year, countless action films hit the screens, each trying to carve out a niche in a crowded genre. Some rely on gripping stories and skilled direction despite featuring lesser-known casts, while others bank on big budgets and star-studded ensembles to mask mediocre scripts.
Thaicom Pioneers Space Technology to Enhance Community Wellbeing
Published on 20/08/2024
» Thaicom Public Company Limited is advancing satellite internet development in remote areas, starting with the Doi Wiang Pha community in Chai Prakan District, Chiang Mai. The introduction of new satellite technology and space services, including telemedicine, digital education, online transactions, and satellite mobile networks, aims to enhance quality of life. This innovative progress is further supported by IoT device solutions and a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite platform, providing insights for Earth observation projects, such as a carbon credit platform, all aligning with Thailand's ESG mission.
Can a Disney+ subscription keep a widower from suing Disney in court?
New York Times, Published on 15/08/2024
» NEW YORK - Months after a man sued Walt Disney Parks and Resorts over the death of his wife from a severe allergic reaction at a Disney World restaurant, the company responded with an argument that would keep the case from coming before a jury.
Taiwanese series on China invasion sparks debate
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/07/2024
» TAIPEI - The trailer of a television series portraying China's attack on Taiwan has prompted a wave of emotional response and discussion on the self-ruled island that Beijing has vowed to make its own, by force if necessary.
CNN cuts 100 jobs, plans to launch paid streaming service
New York Times, Published on 11/07/2024
» NEW YORK - Cable News Network's (CNN) top leader announced 100 job cuts on Wednesday as well as a digital strategy that would include a new subscription-only digital offering by the end of the year.
'Time tax' rises despite modern tech innovations
Oped, Published on 04/07/2024
» Despite the rapid proliferation of artificial-intelligence chatbots and virtual assistants, finding an answer to a question that a company's software is not programmed to address can be frustrating. Searching through countless options on price-comparison websites for the best insurance policy or airline ticket can be equally exhausting. Yet, we tend to view this "time tax" as the cost of doing business in today's digitised global economy.