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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).
Commission okays drone regulation reforms
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/04/2026
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has approved a new set of draft regulations to expand drone spectrum use, upgrade technical standards, and strengthen oversight of drone operations nationwide.
Chat commerce takes off on Line
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/03/2026
» Line Thailand is seeing rapid uptake of "chat commerce" among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as businesses seek to diversify sales channels and reduce reliance on e-marketplaces as they raise commission fees.
Traditional media stages 2026 comeback
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/02/2026
» Thailand's media industry spending is expected to grow by 1.7% in 2026 to reach 87.3 billion baht, as brands shift from short-term performance marketing towards a more balanced, structurally driven growth strategy, according to media agency Media Intelligence Group (MI Group).
NBTC takes legal action over unpaid fees
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/02/2026
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has told its legal unit to file a complaint against legally authorised persons, major shareholders or executives of Chakrawan Panich Holding, the licence holder of the shuttered JKN18 digital TV channel, demanding the remaining unpaid annual licence fees.
Mcot opens bids for Bangkok land
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/02/2026
» State-owned broadcaster Mcot Plc has opened bidding for the lease of more than 50 rai of land near its headquarters in the Rama IX area of Bangkok, with the site expected to be developed as a mixed-use project amid the economic slowdown and an oversupply of office space in the area.
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.
Thai telecom firms woo creators
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/12/2025
» Telecom operators are stepping up efforts to capture future customers with the launch of hubs at Siam Square.
Exporting steamy soft power
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/11/2025
» Thailand has established itself as a leading exporter of boys' love (BL) and girls' love (GL) content, which is expanding to reach new audiences across the globe, including Asia, Latin America and Africa.
AIS Play set to broadcast this season's NBA games
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/10/2025
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) is strengthening its entertainment and sports streaming platform AIS Play by teaming up with America's National Basketball Association (NBA) to broadcast the 2025-26 game season to Thai fans.