Bangkok – TrueVisions, Thailand’s biggest pay-TV operator, has introduced 17 HD channels in Phuket. Some of these HD channels are ESPN HD, History HD, National Geographic HD, HBO HD, AXN HD, HD Showcase and Discovery HD World. This news follows the company’s recent announcement to feature Digital Dolby Plus on all its premium HD channels. According to Sales Director Sahat Kanongsilp, True is the only company in Southeast Asia offering Dolby Digital Plus. … [Read more...] about Thailand’s TrueVisions launches 17 HD channels
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Sundance Channel expands in Asia and Europe
New York – AMC/Sundance Channel Global today announced new distribution deals for Sundance Channel in Asia and expanded on-demand offerings in Europe. Sundance Channel will be seen for the first time in Thailand on TrueVisions, the country’s largest pay-TV operator and the second largest DTH platform in Southeast Asia. Sundance On-Demand will also debut in China for the first time on BesTV, Shanghai Media Group’s growing IPTV platform business. The BesTV offering will present a … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel expands in Asia and Europe
True Corporation sets sight on Myanmar
Thailand’s True Corporation has plans to enter neighbouring Myanmar’s cable-TV market this year. According to The Bangkok Post, the company announced that it will be making a possible investment of one billion baht. True’s Chief Executive, Suphachai Chearavanont, said the company hopes to reach an agreement with the Myanmar government on the joint venture this year. True will apply for a cable-TV broadcasting licence as soon as the Myanmar government starts issuing them. … [Read more...] about True Corporation sets sight on Myanmar
Thailand’s NBTC to pass “must-carry” rules
Following complaints by TrueVisions subscribers that they could not watch Euro 2012 LIVE, Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission’s (NBTC) broadcasting committee has approved the draft of "must-carry" rules to prevent non-availability of free-TV programmes on some platforms because of copyright restrictions, according to a report by The Nation. Under the “must-carry” rules, transmission frequencies for radio or television broadcasting and … [Read more...] about Thailand’s NBTC to pass “must-carry” rules
Sundance Channel launches for the first time in Thailand on Pay-TV operator TrueVisions
Bangkok - AMC/Sundance Channel Global announced today the first-ever launch of Sundance Channel in Thailand on TrueVisions, the country’s largest Pay-TV operator. Sundance Channel will launch on digital satellite and cable as a subtitled 24/7 linear channel in HD. Sundance Channel was established by Robert Redford and offers audiences a diverse selection of independent films, documentaries and original programmes, including breakthrough series from the AMC Networks family offered in high … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel launches for the first time in Thailand on Pay-TV operator TrueVisions
CASBAA appoints new head for advertising development
Hong Kong – To boost its effectiveness as an advocate of multichannel TV advertising, the Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) has announced the appointment of Jenny Setnicker as Head, Advertising Development. Based in Singapore, Setnicker will be responsible for promoting the benefits of multichannel advertising and new investment in the development of data and actionable insights relevant to the multi-channel TV sector in all its forms. In addition, she will … [Read more...] about CASBAA appoints new head for advertising development