The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has approved a draft of “must-have” rules to govern free-TV broadcasters transmitting six international sporting events through all broadcast platforms without any conditions. Holders of broadcast rights to seven major sports events will have to air them on free-TV channels in addition to their own platforms.

The Bangkok Post reported that under the must-have rules, companies holding broadcast rights of the FIFA World Cup, SEA Games, Asean Games, Asean ParaGames, Paralympics and the Olympics must be aware of the must-have rules before striking any deals with free-TV operators.

The draft on the must-have principle passed the public hearing yesterday and will be submitted to its board on November 14 for approval.