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Thailand rejects Starlink offer due to ownership hurdle
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/11/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society Ministry has rejected a proposal from SpaceX to provide Starlink low-orbit satellite internet services in Thailand through a 100% foreign-owned company, citing national security concerns and legal restrictions.
Improved ‘over-the-top’ content regulation debated
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/09/2025
» An amended draft of the Computer Crime Act is expected to be proposed in October as part of efforts to regulate content delivered via over-the-top (OTT) platforms in Thailand.
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.
EEC ID system set for September launch
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/02/2024
» The Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) aims to launch the EEC ID system by September as an additional part of the existing EEC visa scheme which will further ease the burden of foreign investors and workers in the 35 promoted zones in the three EEC provinces.
NBTC set to rein in OTT platforms
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/10/2023
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is quickly drafting a regulatory framework to govern over-the-top (OTT) platforms operating in Thailand, especially video-on-demand and video-sharing businesses.
TikTok promises safe platform for campaign
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/02/2023
» Short-video application TikTok says it can create a safe environment on its platform during the upcoming Thai general election.
DES invites firms to join World Expo
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/06/2021
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is inviting the private sector to sponsor and hold activities at the Thai pavilion during the World Expo -- slated to take place in Dubai starting Oct 1 -- to help subsidise additional expenses incurred from the one-year delay of the world's biggest international exhibition.
Revenue likely to rise with 5G packages
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/10/2020
» The recent commercial launch of 5G promotional packages by two major mobile operators is expected to raise their average revenue per user (ARPU) by 5-10% next year, according to an industry analyst at Kasikorn Securities (KS).
Takorn urges B1bn for work from home
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/07/2020
» The government should quickly promote Thailand as a work-from-home (WFH) hub for the world as the pandemic continues to inflict damage abroad and other economic drivers in Thailand remain bogged down, says Takorn Tantasith, former secretary-general of National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
17 new digital channels sequenced for education
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/05/2020
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) board approved on Wednesday the sequencing of 17 new digital TV channels for education run by the Education Ministry, comprising channels No.37-53.