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MCOT denies firing Orawan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/03/2019
» Doubts over the fate of news anchor Orawan Choodee continue to linger, even after state-owned broadcaster, MCOT Plc, denied pulling her off the air for asking questions that cornered Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his military-backed government during an election debate programme.
MCOT upbeat on 2600MHz
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/03/2019
» State-owned broadcaster MCOT Plc, the holder of the 2600-megahertz spectrum, says it's confident that the upcoming 2600MHz auction for 5G use will proceed as planned under a new government, as the auction is governed by the telecom regulator, not elected officials.
Probe into MCOT president ordered
News, Published on 18/06/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered a probe into the MCOT president's bid to give half the 3.25-billion-baht compensation awarded for the recall of the 2600 MHz range to the broadcaster's contractor.
MCOT sanction must be reversed
News, Editorial, Published on 03/03/2019
» The decision of the MCOT board to abruptly remove a veteran journalist from a live debate programme that was seen as opposing the military regime is deplorable. This is another example of the powers-that-be infringing on the freedom of the media.
MCOT shares its new vision
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/09/2021
» MCOT Public Company Limited's new president Kasemsarn Chotchakornpant yesterday announced his vision of promoting collaboration for changes within the media organisation.
NBTC fails to fix MCOT sum
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/05/2020
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board on Wednesday failed to reach a resolution on how much state-owned broadcaster MCOT would be compensated after its occupied 2600-megahertz spectrum range was recalled for 5G licence auction in February.
NBTC agrees to compensate MCOT B3.2bn
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/06/2020
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has resolved to pay 3.23 billion baht in compensation to state-owned public broadcaster MCOT for the 2600-megaherz spectrum recall for 5G licence auctions in February.
MCOT to fight B3.2bn spectrum deal
News, Published on 19/06/2020
» MCOT Plc has vowed to appeal against the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) decision to pay 3.2 billion baht in compensation for the 2600-megahertz spectrum recall for the 5G licence auctions in February.
MCOT 'not insolvent' as cash shrinks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/07/2020
» State-owned broadcaster MCOT is going through a liquidity crunch but is not insolvent, says a source at the Finance Ministry who requested anonymity.
MCOT announces wireless pay-TV service
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/06/2018
» Stated-owned broadcaster MCOT Plc, the operator of Channel 9, has announced the commercial roll out of what it calls the country's first wireless pay-TV service on its 2600-megahertz broadcasting spectrum in early 2019, even though the regulator has yet to decide if the band can be used for telecom services.