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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.
TAT seeks 6.7m Chinese arrivals in 2026
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/12/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to restore the Chinese market to 6.7 million arrivals in 2026, rolling out more partnerships to offset a sharp plunge this year, including a letters of intent (LOIs) signed with a Chinese travel agent and the Haikou tourism authority.
Regulator okays more frequencies for wireless mikes
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/10/2025
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has approved the use of additional frequencies for wireless microphones to support Thailand's effort to become a global conference and event hub.
Government urged to listen to creative sector
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/10/2025
» As the direction of Thailand's creative industry -- better known as soft power -- remains uncertain, an industry source suggests the government listen to professionals from within the industry.
Rising aviation fees may hamper tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/10/2025
» Rising aviation service fees in Thailand, including airport charges and the proposed 300-baht tourism tax, could potentially hinder airlines already posting thin profit margins, derailing efforts to restore tourism to pre-pandemic levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
NBTC imposes strict rules on commercial VPN users
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/09/2025
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has approved a resolution requiring those commercially using a SIM card box or virtual private network (VPN) gateway devices to obtain permission before operating them.
Brokerage assesses impact of firms' slated auction bids
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/06/2025
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) is expected to allocate 29.7 billion baht to acquire the 2100MHz band and a partial stake in the 2300MHz band from the auction scheduled for next month, while True Corporation is expected to spend 19.7 billion baht to acquire a partial stake in the 2300MHz band.
TV warning system set to go live after successful test
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/05/2025
» The Royal Thai Army Radio and Television Station (RTA) and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) working panel recently tested an emergency warning system on a virtual terrestrial TV broadcasting network on a closed system basis.
US-China tariff pause eases trade tension
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/05/2025
» The temporary agreement between the US and China to slash the severe reciprocal tariffs imposed on each other and to cooperate to prevent further disruption to the global economy should have a positive impact on trade, according to an analyst.
NBTC preps standards for online scam guideline
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/05/2025
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is preparing additional standards as a guideline for telecom operators to comply with the new emergency decree on the prevention and suppression of cybercrime, which went into effect on April 13.