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The chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has insisted that his selection method for the regulator's new secretary-general complies with his authority and responsibility under the law.

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NBTC hiring process faced with legal threats

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) selection process for a new secretary-general could risk a legal challenge from applicants if it is not an open process, according to a commissioner who requested anonymity.

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NBTC hiring process thrown into question

The chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board does not want the hiring of a new secretary-general to be carried out via an open process, saying the recruitment falls under his own authority, according to a commissioner who requested anonymity.

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Journalists union urges end to culture of chronic overworking

The Thai Journalists Association (TJA) has urged media organisations to protect journalists' labour rights, calling for more transparent discussions about their long working hours.

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Regulator pursues options for unsold satellite packages

The telecom regulator's subcommittee responsible for satellite business has proposed the allocation of satellite orbital slots unsold from January's auction through any means except auction during this year.

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NBTC urged to hire new secretary-general

The chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has been pressured by some commissioners into starting the process of recruiting a new secretary-general, according to a board member.

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Promises of 'fair' energy

Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon has caused a big splash in politics with his two "open letters", adding some colour to predictable Thai politics.

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Bid to rejig allocation criteria

As no bids were made for two of the five satellite orbital slot packages available in the auction on Jan 15, the telecom regulator wants to adjust its slot allocation criteria to ensure they will eventually be used.

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NT to play key role bringing Bangkok cables underground

Bangkok underground cable conduits owned by National Telecom (NT) are slated to be leveraged to support government efforts to move telecom cables underground and beautify the capital's landscape.

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NBTC, DES Ministry to discuss security

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to hold talks with the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry to allocate some satellite orbital slots for use specifically for the country's security.

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Thaicom, NT win satellite slot bids as auction raises B806m

A total of 806.5 million baht was raised from the country's first auction of satellite orbital slot packages on Sunday, which saw SET-listed satellite service operator Thaicom secure two out of five packages and state enterprise National Telecom (NT) obtain one.

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Satellite auction set to raise B700m for NBTC

Winning bids of at least 700 million baht are expected from the auction of satellite orbital slots this Sunday, says the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

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Trio passes satellite orbital slot bid checks

The three companies that submitted envelopes to join the satellite orbital slot auction slated for Jan 15 have preliminarily passed qualification checks by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) with their names set to be officially approved by the telecom regulator on Tuesday, according to a source at the…

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NBTC calls for laws to be amended to govern OTT

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) says the Computer-related Crime Act and the NBTC Act may have to be amended to help govern over-the-top (OTT) platforms to ensure fairness and competition.

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NBTC targets Thai-Korean TV cooperation

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is pushing for cooperation between South Korean broadcasters and Thai television operators to elevate the potential of Thai TV programmes in the long term and promote soft power abroad.

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Mergers shake up the landscape

Amid economic challenges and rapid changes in various sectors, the strategic approach of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) was used to help businesses stay afloat and elevate their competitiveness, in addition to partnership agreements.

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A turbulent economic ride

The spotlight in the business sector this year has been on policy rate hikes, the revival of tourism and the telecom mega-merger.

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Three firms join satellite orbital slot bid

Three companies have submitted bid envelopes to join the auction of satellite orbital slot packages, now rescheduled to take place on Jan 15.

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Senate panel names 7th NBTC seat

The Senate's selection committee has nominated Sompop Purivigraipong, vice-president of Mahanakorn University of Technology, as the seventh commissioner of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), holding the telecom position.

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Rolling with the punches

This year has been packed with events that highlighted both progress and setbacks — unavoidable realities in the world of business. The year posed challenges for the government and businesses seeking new opportunities post-pandemic, sparked hope among car makers that are anticipating growth of the electric vehicle industry in Thailand,…

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True-DTAC merger saga

The telecom sector this year has been dominated by movements surrounding the planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), the second and third biggest mobile operators in the country by subscriber base, respectively.

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Scrap World Cup subsidies

The Fifa World Cup 2022 comes to an end this Sunday, but the ugly game over the 600-million-baht subsidy the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) paid to secure the broadcasting rights will continue.

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Crucial year for burgeoning space economy

Thailand's satellite-related economy is expected to reach an important milestone next year with two major developments -- the auction of rights to use satellite orbital slots, scheduled for Jan 8, and a push by the telecom regulator to amend the rules governing landing rights licences for foreign satellite operators, paving…

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NBTC demands changes to broadcast rules

The chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) says its "must have" and "must carry" rules need to be amended to be more practical following the World Cup fiasco.

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Court keeps True, Dtac merger on track

The Central Administrative Court has thrown out a petition seeking an injunction on the planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (Dtac).

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