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Bid afoot to extend nation's right to use 50.5° East slot
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/09/2024
» The Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is preparing official documents to request the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) grant a one-year extension for Thailand's right to use the 50.5° East orbital slot once it expires on Nov 27, 2024.
Thaicom urges NBTC to rejig criteria for awarding packages
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/09/2024
» SET-listed satellite operator Thaicom has recommended the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) give more weight to bidders' business experience in the criteria for awarding the unsold rights to use two packages of orbital slots.
NBTC preps spectrum bid for early next year
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/08/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to auction licences for three spectrum bands in the first quarter 2025.
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.
AIS seeks partners for virtual bank
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/02/2024
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) is in talks with PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) and a digital platform provider on a potential partnership to apply for a virtual bank licence from the Bank of Thailand, according to AIS chief executive Somchai Lertsutiwong.
NBTC board votes 4:3 to reject recruitment of new chief
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/01/2024
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) voted 4:3 yesterday against a recruitment process for a new secretary-general, indicating the process has been driven by the chairman and invalid from the start.
Ministry to initiate drone project soon
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/10/2023
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is slated to start a drone project for communities nationwide next month, aiming to facilitate the adoption of smart farming and ease the financial burden of farmers by applying advanced technology to improve productivity.
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.
NBTC board approves guidelines for AIS purchase of 3BB
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/04/2023
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) meeting on Wednesday approved in principle guidelines for the purchase of fixed broadband service 3BB by Advanced Info Service (AIS) and its investment in Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund (JASIF).
Emergency decree endorsed to tackle online fraud
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/01/2023
» The cabinet has approved a draft emergency decree meant to combat online fraud, enabling financial institutions to halt suspicious transactions temporarily for scrutiny, says Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.