Singapore – NBC Universal Global Networks has officially launched SCI FI, Universal Channel and KidsCo (a joint venture with Cookie Jar Entertainment and Nelvana) into Thailand. Announcement was made by Raymund Miranda, managing director, NBC Universal Global Networks Asia Pacific. Both SCI FI and Universal Channel will be subtitled in Thai. All three channels will be distributed by Triple T Network Company Ltd headed by its chairman Tutchai Eddie Sirisumpan. The partnership comes as Triple T Network expands its distribution business in Thailand nationwide. Miranda said, “Thailand has a significant satellite and cable base which continues to grow and represents an exciting opportunity for our organization. These three channels join the Hallmark Channel into Thailand and make this the third market in the Asia Pacific region with our full suite of channels.” From November 18, Universal Channel will be available in Indonesia on the brand new DTH platform, Okevision. This will be NBC Universal Global Networks’ fourth Universal Channel in the Asia Pacific region. As part of the launch offering, Hallmark Channel will also be available to Okevision subscribers. Both channels will air with Bahasa Indonesia subtitles. Up till now, the broadcaster has presence in 21 countries in the region including Hallmark Channel in 20 countries; SCI FI Channel in five countries; and KidsCo in eight countries.