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Sarana expected to be named new chairman of NBTC
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/12/2021
» Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, a medical specialist and former member of the defunct National Legislative Assembly (NLA), is expected to be chosen as chairman of the new National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board.
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.
Please hold
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/06/2020
» As the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) enters a transition period for its secretary-general and board members, concerns have been raised over how various key tasks will be mobilised during this time.
Shortcut to new NBTC board
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/05/2020
» Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanta wants to seek cabinet approval to trigger the process to select new board members for the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission right away, rather than wait for recruitment-related amendments to the NBTC Act that are hung up in the parliamentary process.
Cabinet hears new rules for NBTC picks
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/01/2019
» New qualification conditions for recruitment of NBTC commissioners are to be submitted to the cabinet for approval on Tuesday to ensure qualified candidates after the previous procedure was turned downed by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) in April 2018.
Thai AirAsia seeks face scans in Krabi
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/10/2018
» Thai AirAsia (TAA), Thailand's largest low-cost carrier, plans to provide a facial recognition system at check-in for volunteer passengers on a trial basis at Krabi airport.
Rocky road to 5G adoption
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/08/2018
» Despite being named as a critical item on the national agenda, adoption of 5G wireless broadband service by 2020 is an uphill task, with both regulators and telecom operators scrambling to introduce the technology.
DE creating 2 new agencies
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/05/2018
» The Digital Economy and Society (DE) Ministry plans to establish two new agencies and an institute by next year to ensure the ongoing digital transformation process.
NBTC firm on 2G auction plan
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/04/2018
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) insists that the auctions of Total Access Communication's (DTAC's) 2G mobile spectrum will take place before the company's concession expires on Sept 15 to prevent service disruption and protect users.
NBTC puts decisions on ice until board ready
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/04/2018
» The existing board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission yesterday suspended consideration of the draft terms of reference for the 1800- and 850-megahertz auctions, citing the need for approval by a new NBTC board to be voted in by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) on April 19.