Showing 1 - 10 of 19
AIS chief expected to remain at the top for another year
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/12/2023
» Somchai Lertsutiwong, chief executive of Advanced Info Service (AIS), is tipped to continue in the driver's seat at AIS for another year in 2024 after his term expired at the end of 2022.
Government dragging its feet on new NBTC board
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/02/2022
» The new board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is unlikely to be established soon as the government wants the existing commissioners to remain in office for a certain period of time, according to a source at the regulator who requested anonymity.
Natee in the running for top job at NBTC
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/01/2022
» Col Natee Sukonrat, vice-chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), is interested in applying for the post of secretary-general of the regulator once the recruitment process begins, according to a source close to him who requested anonymity.
Satellite bid in limbo
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/11/2021
» The country's first auction for the right to use satellite orbital slots, which was scrapped in August, appears to be going nowhere in the near future as long as SET-listed Thaicom is still the sole prospective contender in the eyes of the authorities.
NBTC board picks to be ready by Sept 30
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/08/2021
» The selection of seven new members of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board is expected to be wrapped up by the end of next month when the general session of the Senate, which is responsible for voting on the candidates, concludes.
Four apply for NBTC board in new round
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/06/2021
» Some big names, including a former air force chief, submitted their applications for membership of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board yesterday -- the first day of the seven-day application period.
Pundits predict further procrastination at NBTC
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/04/2021
» Telecom veterans have warned that the selection of new members of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board will not be easy and is unlikely to be accomplished in a single attempt due to the conditions contained in the amended NBTC Act.
Satellite slot auction in peril
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/02/2021
» The telecom regulator's original plan to auction off rights to use satellite orbital slots in March is likely to be derailed as several critical details in the draft auction agreement require amendment and approval by the agency's board, says a source at the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) who requested anonymity.
NBTC board application process attracts several old faces
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/10/2020
» Former and incumbent executives of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) are expected to join the race for the regulator's new board members, as the two-week application period is scheduled to kick off today.
Cabinet OKs recruiting of new NBTC board members
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/06/2020
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry's request to trigger the process of recruiting new board members of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission under the existing NBTC Act.