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First channels go black Aug 16, get B1.18bn
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/06/2019
» Spring News 19 and Spring 26 (formerly Now 26) will be the first batch of digital TV channels going off the air Aug 16, receiving a combined compensation of almost 1.18 billion baht from the telecom regulator 60 days after shutdown.
Depa to entice non-Asean partners
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/06/2019
» The government through the Digital Economy and Society (DE) Ministry plans to attract non-Asean countries for partnerships and investment in smart city infrastructure as part of an Asean initiative to develop 26 smart cities in 10 countries.
Telecom regulator neutral in tech trade war
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/06/2019
» The telecom regulator has established a neutral policy on the country's 5G development path, meaning it will avoid taking sides in the tech trade war between the US and China.
NBTC firm on B17.58bn for 700MHz licence price
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/06/2019
» The telecom regulator has refused to lower the reserve price of 17.58 billion baht for 10 megahertz of bandwidth for sale on the 700MHz spectrum, despite the three major mobile operators' complaints.
TV channels urged to adapt to new era
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/05/2019
» The 15 remaining digital TV channels will face a new set of challenges from innovative technology like artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) that will further disrupt their traditional business model.
DTAC drags feet on 700MHz decision
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/05/2019
» Total Access Communication (DTAC) appears uninterested in purchasing a new 700-megahertz licence in exchange for a five-year extension on payment terms under Section 44, based on statements from DTAC's chief executive calling the sale "too rushed".
Digital TV flight may leave 5,000 adrift
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/05/2019
» Close to 5,000 people could be affected by six digital TV channels shutting down after the government's decision to let the channels exit the business without any financial penalties.
TV operators get May 10 deadline
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 03/05/2019
» The broadcast regulator has officially set the deadline as May 10 for existing digital TV operators to return their licences and exit the business in line with Section 44, which allows them to do so without additional penalties.
Data sharing stirs the pot
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/05/2019
» The telecom regulator has begun discussions to amend details of the Telecom Business Act to allow the state to access general data regarding mobile phone usage (not including personal information), but is facing pushback from the major three telecom operators.
Grab voices confidence in Trip Planner
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/04/2019
» Grab, the largest ride-hailing company in Southeast Asia, launched its Trip Planner service on Tuesday, allowing users in Bangkok to plan trips around the city on public transport such as buses, ferries and the skytrain.