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Static outlook for digital TV channels
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/12/2025
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is exploring options to help 15 digital TV channels survive after their licences expire in 2029.
Regulator refuses to touch streaming
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/02/2025
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has no authority to supervise streaming operations of over-the-top (OTT) platforms based on existing regulations, says NBTC chairman Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck.
Thaicom urges NBTC to rejig criteria for awarding packages
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/09/2024
» SET-listed satellite operator Thaicom has recommended the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) give more weight to bidders' business experience in the criteria for awarding the unsold rights to use two packages of orbital slots.
NBTC shifts stance on unsold packages
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/08/2024
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) yesterday unanimously gave its approval to the sale of the rights to use the two unsold satellite slot packages of 50.5° East and 142° E via a combination of two methods -- an open direct award and a beauty contest -- representing a U-turn on the original auction method agreed on.
NBTC tightens SIM rules
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/11/2023
» The Office of National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) will implement new regulations by early next year requiring all mobile phone users who have more than five registered active SIM cards to re-register or verify those SIM cards at mobile operators' service centres.
All applicants qualify for NBTC position
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/06/2023
» All nine applicants for the secretary-general post at the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) are qualified, according to a subcommittee tasked with vetting the candidates.
NBTC vacancies to be filled in 3 months
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/01/2022
» The two vacant slots on the new board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) are expected to be filled in the latest round of the recruitment process within the next three months.
NT's plan for 5G yet to emerge
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/07/2021
» National Telecom (NT), a merged unit of CAT Telecom and TOT, has yet to come up with a clear plan for its 5G business as its board remains unconvinced by management's proposal, according to a source at the board who requested anonymity.
Foreign IT firms eyeing EEC investment
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/09/2020
» Two giant foreign IT firms have expressed interest in spending 30-40 billion baht each in investment in the Digital Park Thailand, a 700-rai area in Chon Buri meant to serve as a regional hub for digital innovation, says Buddhipongse Punnakanta, digital economy and society (DES) minister.
5G regulations set for launch in March
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/12/2019
» A series of regulations governing 5G technology adoption and related frameworks are expected to be launched by March next year, says the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).