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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.
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).
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.
Joint team cracks down on illegal cross-border cables
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/02/2025
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Highways to jointly inspect and suppress the illegal laying of cross-border cable networks utilised by cybercriminals.
Tariffs and the AI 'Sputnik moment'
Business, Kean Tan, Published on 26/02/2025
» In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite, into space orbit. The man-made craft sent a radio signal back to Earth for three weeks before its batteries depleted. It subsequently fell back into the atmosphere after three months, having circled Earth more than 1,400 times.
National Telecom eyes bandwidth for slated service
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/02/2025
» State enterprise National Telecom (NT) has asked the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to allocate to it 10 megahertz of bandwidth on any spectrum band on a free basis.
National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission okays amending drone regulations
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/01/2025
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has approved a resolution to amend the existing drone regulations to improve many conditions and cover additional frequencies.