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Future of TV decided by NBTC after 2-year wait

The streaming platform is intended to ensure that every Thai citizen can conveniently access all free-to-air television channels via an internet platform.

The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on Monday unanimously approved in principle the draft of the third Digital Television Master Plan, which had been awaiting its consideration for the past two years.

In addition, the board gave the nod to a plan to develop a national streaming platform for terrestrial digital TV broadcasters to distribute their content, aiming to address upcoming changes in the broadcasting landscape after their licences expire in 2029.

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