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Rosy outlook for post-bid telecom sector
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/07/2025
» A telecom analyst has a positive outlook for the telecom sector following the mobile spectrum auction on June 29 as the results could lead to bigger spectrum cost savings for both Advanced Info Service (AIS) and True Corporation.
Sarana stands firm on hiring process
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/06/2023
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) selection of a new secretary-general cannot be revoked without a good reason, or the regulator could face legal action from other applicants for the position, said NBTC chairman Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck.
Nine vie to become NBTC secretary-general
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/05/2023
» Nine executives have applied for the post of secretary-general at the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
NBTC position draws 7 applicants
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/04/2023
» Seven people have applied for the post of secretary-general of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) as of Friday, with the agency extending the application deadline from Friday to May 7 after opening on March 20.
NBTC recruitment at risk of being scrapped
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/04/2023
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) recruitment process for a secretary-general risks being invalid or scrapped as the process has yet to obtain formal approval from its board to start the recruitment, said a commissioner who requested anonymity.
NBTC hiring process faced with legal threats
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/03/2023
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) selection process for a new secretary-general could risk a legal challenge from applicants if it is not an open process, according to a commissioner who requested anonymity.
NBTC hiring process thrown into question
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/02/2023
» The chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board does not want the hiring of a new secretary-general to be carried out via an open process, saying the recruitment falls under his own authority, according to a commissioner who requested anonymity.
New details on shape of telecom giant
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/01/2023
» Merger details unveiled in the final lap of the planned amalgamation of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) suggest DTAC's parent, the Norwegian firm Telenor, may want to serve as a passive or strategic investor rather than run the day-to-day operations of the new firm -- a sign of a soft exit from the Thai market.
Users face mega-hit in mega-merger
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/05/2022
» Mobile users may face higher charges based on combined additional expenses of 1.7-13.6 billion baht per month, depending on the degree of market dominance once the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) takes place, according to the Thailand Consumers Council.
MCOT asks NBTC to pay off Playwork
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/02/2021
» State-owned public broadcaster MCOT has requested the telecom regulator deliver partial compensation for the 2600-megahertz spectrum recall to its former pay TV partner Playwork directly, instead of letting it be responsible for dividing and providing the sum to the company.