The Bangkok Post reported that this move is aimed at solving the problem of slow installation of its cable-TV and Ku-band satellite-TV services for new subscribers wishing to watch the EPL games. The new set-top box is priced at 2,140 baht plus a monthly promotional fee of 555 baht, added the report. The report said that subscribers can watch 380 EPL matches on five SD channels as well as two HD channels - Fox Sports Plus and Nat Geo Wild - and 28 other SD channels … [Read more...] about CTH to offer new STB for satellite-TV users
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Second Asian Animation Summit gets Thai support
Toronto - Kidscreen has announced that Thailand will participate in the 2013 Asian Animation Summit (AAS) for the first time, presenting three new animated projects from Thai producers in the three-day event’s showcase. The Software Industry Promotion Agency (SIPA), a Thai government agency supporting the development and growth of the region’s animation industry, has confirmed that it will sponsor the event as a Supporting Partner and spearhead the AAS project selection process … [Read more...] about Second Asian Animation Summit gets Thai support
Thailand to hold first digital TV licence auction
According to The Nation, the head of the broadcasting committee of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Natee Sukonrat confirmed this after his panel approved in principle the first draft information memorandum (IM) to govern the auction of 24 licences. The draft IM involves required qualifications of bidders, auction methodology and the key processes ranging from invitations to and holding of the auction to the awarding of … [Read more...] about Thailand to hold first digital TV licence auction
Dentsu wins broadcast rights in Asia for upcoming Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it that has reached an agreement with Dentsu Inc. for the Olympic broadcast rights in 17 countries across Asia for the XXII Olympic Winter Games (2014) in Sochi, Russia, the Games of the XXXI Olympiad (2016) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, and the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games (2014) in Nanjing, China. Dentsu has acquired exclusive gatekeeper broadcaster rights for the three editions of the Games in … [Read more...] about Dentsu wins broadcast rights in Asia for upcoming Olympics
Turner’s Boomerang launches in Thailand
Bangkok – Turner International Asia Pacific has announced that Boomerang, its kids’ channel, is set to launch on TV screens in 11 million households in Thailand next month. Boomerang will be available in Thai language from August 14 and will be the first international kids’ channel on a free cable and satellite platform. The channel will be locally operated by a subsidiary of Major Kantana Broadcasting Co., Ltd (MKB),which is a joint venture between M Picture and Kantana Group, … [Read more...] about Turner’s Boomerang launches in Thailand
CTH sublicenses BPL to MCOT
According to The Nation, the head of CTH, a leading Thai pay-TV operator, confirmed that his company has reached a sublicensing deal with MCOT to televise 17 live matches per season of the English Premier League through Modernine TV, until 2016. CTH chief executive officer Kittsanan Ngampathipong said that because of a confidentiality agreement under the EPL terms and conditions, he could not disclose further details. "As we have a small sales team to work on sponsorship via free … [Read more...] about CTH sublicenses BPL to MCOT
