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NBTC rejects draft on new mobile tariff structure
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/04/2024
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) recently rejected a draft concerning a new tariff structure to govern all types of mobile services, charging customers based on real usage or a per-second basis, saying its management has not completed a comprehensive study on the issue.
Data protection penalties eased
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/06/2022
» Regulations aimed at relaxing enforcement of the penalties under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) are expected to come into force next week, says Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.
Thaicom ready to navigate new frontiers
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/09/2021
» Despite a 30-year satellite operating concession ending on Sept 10, SET-listed Thaicom is still optimistic about the future, indicating the space economy offers a myriad of business opportunities.
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.
Media, lawyers take on govt over gag order
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 03/08/2021
» Twelve online media outlets and human rights lawyers yesterday petitioned the Civil Court to void a new prime ministerial order issued under the state of emergency decree that they believe threatens accurate media coverage as well as freedom of expression.
Activists in 2007 protest found guilty
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/03/2017
» The Supreme Court yesterday found 10 activists guilty of leading demonstrators laying siege to parliament to obstruct the coup-installed National Legislative Assembly deliberations on bills in 2007.
ICT keen to rejig Thaicom concession
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/08/2016
» The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Ministry is looking to revise the amended satellite concession of Thaicom Plc in the wake of a recent Supreme Court decision reaffirming that the minimum shareholding in the company was against the constitution and telecom law.
TOT prepares to cut executives, costs
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/08/2014
» TOT Plc has outlined a sweeping overhaul of its management structure with the aim of bringing an end to impractical practices and the tradition of political intervention in the financially ailing state enterprise.
NBTC delays Thaicom 8 judgement
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/12/2013
» The national telecom regulator delayed a decision whether to grant a licence to Thaicom Plc until next year, pending further information from its satellite-licensing panel.
NBTC considers transparency committee
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/03/2012
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is stepping up transparency efforts amid heavy criticism of its code of conduct and unnecessary luxury spending.