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Diving into the mule account crackdown
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/05/2024
» Authorities began checking the names of mobile banking account holders and mobile subscribers on Monday to see if they match, part of a joint effort led by the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.
Mobile banking users reassured about probe
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/05/2024
» Owners of mobile bank accounts can continue to use the services as normal while authorities check to match the names of account holders and phone subscribers, aiming to clamp down on bank accounts used by fraudsters, says the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES).
Big broadband internet merger approved
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/11/2023
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) voted on Friday evening to approve the takeover of the broadband internet service provider Triple T Broadband (TTTBB) by Advanced Info Service (AIS).
DES Ministry vows to tackle online fraud
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/09/2023
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry promises to establish a centre to monitor and track suspicious financial transactions by the end of this year as a new tool against rampant online fraud and call centre scams, says DES Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
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".
DES Ministry seeks to revoke satellite ruling
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/10/2022
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry plans to petition the Central Administrative Court to revoke the arbitral ruling that Thaicom 7 and 8 satellites are not part of the agreement between the ministry and SET-listed Thaicom.
New NBTC board dances around proposed merger
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/05/2022
» After only a month in office, the five new members of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board -- most of whom are seen as novices in their regulatory roles -- are grappling with critical challenges, including oversight on the planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) and a lack of commissioners in the fields directly involved with the merger.
Sabuy unveils new business strategy
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/01/2022
» SET-listed electronics vending and billing machine provider Sabuy Technology (SABUY) is transforming its business ecosystem to become a localised fintech firm capitalising on the wave of the new economy.
Legal fears leave satellite bids up in the air
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/08/2021
» Efforts by the telecom regulator to liberalise the satellite business through a licensing regime and the auction of orbital slots now seem stuck in limbo, complicated by various issues including the risk of constitutional violation.