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Commission opts to tighten data centre supervision
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/03/2026
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is tightening its regulatory grip on the booming data centre sector through a proposed shift in the licensing regime that will bring operators under closer state scrutiny.
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.
NBTC commissioner calls for foreign satellite changes
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/09/2025
» A commissioner on the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) wants the regulator's board to consider a draft for a new licensing regime for services using foreign satellites.
US calls for access to Thai telecom market
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/08/2025
» Management of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) disagrees in principle with a US demand that Thailand should fully open up the local telecom market to foreigners, especially satellite services, as part of recent tariff negotiations.
Gold rush eyed for LEO satellite services
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/08/2025
» Satellite operator Thaicom and state agency National Telecom (NT) plan to utilise their global partners' low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to become substantial sources of revenue.
Unpacking the Game Industry Act
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/04/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has assigned the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) to draft the country's first Game Industry Act in collaboration with the Culture Ministry, creating a law that covers all dimensions of the digital game business and services.
Consultant to advise on Thai satellite ecosystem
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/03/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society Ministry has hired Time Consulting to study a planned framework for the low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite ecosystem in the country.
National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission okays amending drone regulations
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/01/2025
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has approved a resolution to amend the existing drone regulations to improve many conditions and cover additional frequencies.
Community radio stations enter licensing regime
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/01/2025
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has transitioned the community radio station regime to the first phase of the licensing system.
NBTC expects to hold local radio auctions next year
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/10/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is expected to auction the country's first licences for FM analogue frequencies for community radio broadcasting in mid-2025.