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World Cup cut from NBTC rule
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 03/04/2024
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution to remove the World Cup football tournament from its "must have" rule, effective immediately.
AIS unveils second gaming studio
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/12/2023
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) has launched its second e-sports studio, which is located in Siam Square, collaborating with leading industry partners as it works towards its goal of becoming the No.1 gaming community hub in Southeast Asia.
Tie-up eases mobile cross-border payment
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/09/2023
» TrueMoney, one of Southeast Asia's leading fintech companies, has partnered with Ant Group to launch cross-border mobile payments between Thailand and China, which will let Thai tourists use the TrueMoney e-wallet to make payments to tens of millions of merchants in China.
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.
NBTC risks free World Cup coverage
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/03/2023
» A special meeting of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) board agreed in principle on Thursday to cancel the regulator's "must have rule".
World Cup TV in limbo as funds short
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/11/2022
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) has approved an allocation of just 600 million baht to help finance the purchase of the rights to broadcast live World Cup 2022 matches.
Digital content to reach B33bn
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/08/2019
» The value of the digital content industry in Thailand this year is expected to reach 33 billion baht, up 10% from 2018 thanks to rising demand for animation and games in the global market as well as business development and promotion by the private sector and state, says the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP).
True joint venture focuses on TV content
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/09/2018
» True Corporation wants to push Thailand to become a hub of content production for Asean by 2023 through True CJ Creations, its latest 50:50 joint venture company with South Korea-based CJ ENM, an integrated entertainment and e-commerce company.
NBTC easing rules for sportscasts
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/08/2018
» The broadcasting regulator is amending its must-carry rule for broadcast service to ease limitations on viewing sports tournaments via mobile.
NBTC backs digital TV fees draft
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/11/2012
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) yesterday approved a draft of licence fee incentives for new digital television content.