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NBTC to embed OTT oversight in plan
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/04/2026
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has reached a consensus that it has the authority to regulate over-the-top (OTT) platforms, and will embed this oversight in its upcoming Broadcasting and Television Master Plan (2026–2030).
The ins and outs of the 'must have' rule
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/04/2023
» Though the initial goal of the "must have" rule was to ensure the Thai TV audience had access to popular global sporting events, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has determined that the rule is causing more problems than benefits for the industry.
Fake news crackdown sees cases top 16,000
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/07/2022
» The Anti-Fake News Center (AFNC) has analysed 16,843 cases, involving 800 million messages, for fact verification since it was established in November 2019 as part of the government's fight against disinformation, according to the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.
Depa forms alliance to drive 5G adoption
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/04/2022
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) and the Telecommunications Association of Thailand have signed an agreement to accelerate the spread and usage of 5G across as many business sectors as possible.
AIS upbeat on 2021 revenue figures
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/04/2021
» SET-listed Advanced Info Service (AIS), Thailand's largest mobile operator by subscribers, expects its revenue will grow 2-5% this year if the pandemic is handled well and the situation improves by July.
Speed up lese majeste inquiries: PM
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/01/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked four agencies to speed up their investigations into lese majeste cases regarding unlawful online content and to take legal action against the suspects.
'Speed up Lese Majeste probe': PM
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/01/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked four agencies to speed up their probes into lese majeste cases regarding unlawful online content, and to take legal action against the suspects, according to Digital Economy and Society Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanta.
DSD, Huawei sign MoU for three-year collaboration
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/10/2020
» The Department of Skill Development (DSD) and Chinese tech giant Huawei have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a three-year collaboration to strengthen Thailand's digital workforce, aiming to produce 3,000 digital skilled workers through ICT courses.
DES Ministry developing fake news app
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/09/2020
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is developing a mobile application to facilitate internal communication among state agencies in the fight against fake news.
Ericsson: 5G subscriptions to hit 190m this year
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/06/2020
» The world will see 5G wireless broadband subscriptions reach 190 million this year, surging to 2.8 billion in five years, according to a report by Swedish telecom giant Ericsson.