Bangkok, Thailand - TrueVisions and The Walt Disney Company, Southeast Asia have announced the launch of a new channel for Thailand, Disney XD (DXD) as well as the expanded nationwide launch of Disney Channel and Disney Junior. All three channels will be localised and specially created for the Thai market. Subscribers to any TrueVisions pay package will be able to watch Disney content from September 15, 2013 with no extra fee - the first time TrueVisions is offering an … [Read more...] about TrueVisions to launch localised Disney channels
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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
BabyTV launches on Thailand’s CTH
London, UK – BabyTV, part of Fox International Channels (FIC), announced their launch on Thailand’s Cable Thai Holding (CTH). The channel will be available on CTH’s basic package in HD and in SD. BabyTV's programmes feature short-form episodes and are categorised under nine key themes, including: First Concepts, Nature & Animals, Music & Art, Imagination & Creativity, Building Friendships, Activities, Guessing Games, First Songs & Rhymes, and Nighttime. … [Read more...] about BabyTV launches on Thailand’s CTH
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: LiTV’s Anne Chan and Juliana Foo
Q: Could you share with us about LiTV’s latest PAX (Pan Asia-Pacific Cross Media Survey) results?JF: We’ve got the latest results, Q3 2012. In comparison with the previous quarter - in the lifestyle space, we are one of the top growing channels. Singapore and Malaysia are our top markets in terms of growth. At the end of the day, our brand positioning is that we go for quality viewers. The results solidify what we have set out to do. Now with technology in the forefront, … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: LiTV’s Anne Chan and Juliana Foo
CommunicAsia: SES extends partnership in Thailand and the Philippines
From left: Manop Tokarnka, CEO of IPMTV, Anie P. Naval, COO & Managing Director of MediaScape, Kriengkrai Sriananraksa, COO of IPMTV with Deepak Mathur, Senior Vice President Commercial, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East at SES. Singapore - At CommunicAsia 2013, SES has announced that it has signed two deals in Asia Pacific. SES announced for a new multi-year, multi-transponder deal with Philippines’ Mediascape Inc for Cignal Digital TV on SES-7 at 108.2 degrees East. Additionally, … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia: SES extends partnership in Thailand and the Philippines
BTS broadcast technology solutions opens Asian branch
Singapore - BTS broadcast technology solutions is opening a subsidiary in Singapore, BTS Asia Ltd., with a second office in Bangkok, Thailand to give better support to clients in Asia. BTS Asia will act as sales office for the whole product portfolio of the German company. It will also offer system design and customer support in cooperation with experienced local specialists. BTS delivers state-of-the art solutions for studios and outdoor broadcast with most based on developed in … [Read more...] about BTS broadcast technology solutions opens Asian branch