According to The Nation and Thai PBS, NBTC vice chairman Natee Sukonrat has laid down that RS cannot screen World Cup matches through its new set-top box without them being simultaneously broadcast on free TV. He cited a Central Administrative Court decision in November that denied RS's appeal to exclude the soccer World Cup from the seven sporting events which must be televised by free TV as per NBTC regulations."Should RS or other companies advertise that people could watch … [Read more...] about Trouble brews in Thailand over World Cup broadcasting
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41 bids submitted for 24 digital TV licences in Thailand
The Bangkok Post has reported that out of 33 companies who purchased bidding documents, all but four have submitted applications for the 24 available digital TV licenses, according to National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). Among the four withdrawals was Chan 25 Co, owned by Surang Prempree, former managing director of Bangkok Broadcasting and Television Co (BBTV), adds the report.Of the 41 applications made, six companies filed bids for … [Read more...] about 41 bids submitted for 24 digital TV licences in Thailand
Thai broadcast panel to decide leasing fees
According to The Nation, the head of the broadcasting committee of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has confirmed that a panel will determine the network leasing fees for four major state-run digital-TV broadcasters - Royal Army, MCOT, the Public Relations Department and Thai Public Broadcasting Service. Natee Sukonrat, chairman of the committee, revealed that once the four digital-network licensees have submitted their fee proposals, … [Read more...] about Thai broadcast panel to decide leasing fees
Thailand to regulate TV ratings
According to the Bangkok Post, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to regulate TV rating companies to promote competition in the industry. Col Natee Sukonrat, chairman of the NBTC's broadcasting committee, said many broadcasting operators and advertising agencies require accurate ratings. NBTC aims to regulate ratings companies after commercial digital TV channels are auctioned. The report adds that the first method of regulating … [Read more...] about Thailand to regulate TV ratings
Thailand to tackle monopoly over sports broadcast
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has drafted a regulation to prevent monopolies over major sports broadcasts, the Bangkok Post reported. The “non-exclusive list” rule will ensure an equal share of rights for free-to-air and pay-TV channels to broadcast seven major sporting events and offer a fair price for sub-licensing fees. The rule will be put to a public hearing soon. The availability of major sports programmes has been an area of debate since … [Read more...] about Thailand to tackle monopoly over sports broadcast
Thailand’s NBTC tightens control on pay-TV advertising
Bangkok – The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) in Thailand says it will be tightening control and strengthening regulations on pay-TV advertising. According to NBTC, numerous complaints have been received regarding false advertising on cable and satellite TV channels. NBTC member Supinya Klangnarong said a bulk of the complaints have been about pharmaceutical products. She added that the commission will now work closely with the Food and Drug Administration … [Read more...] about Thailand’s NBTC tightens control on pay-TV advertising
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