The Latest Breaking News from NBTC

NBTC prioritises digital radio shift

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is pushing for the transition of analogue radio stations to digital radio from 2025, aiming to improve service standards and help stakeholders handle digital disruption.

Bangkok Post · Apr 25, 2023

Senate committee mulls use of foreign satellites

A Senate committee on information technology, communication and telecommunications on Tuesday met to discuss the state telecom regulator's plan to revise regulations governing the use of foreign-owned satellites to provide domestic telecoms services.

Bangkok Post · Apr 25, 2023

Parties to forgo auction for orbital slots

All private and public stakeholders in the satellite business have agreed that the allocation of rights to use two unsold satellite orbital slots be accomplished by any method except an auction.

Bangkok Post · Apr 17, 2023

NBTC risks free World Cup coverage

A special meeting of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) board agreed in principle on Thursday to cancel the regulator's "must have rule".

Bangkok Post · Mar 24, 2023

NBTC launches search for secretary-general

The Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) started the recruitment process for a new secretary-general on Monday, running to April 7.

Bangkok Post · Mar 20, 2023

Thaicom to capitalise on the space economy

SET-listed satellite service provider Thaicom has entered a new chapter as it won orbital slots in the January auction for geostationary satellites, explores developing businesses related to low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, and continues work on space tech innovation with partners.

Bangkok Post · Mar 17, 2023

'Must have, must carry' rule to end

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission's (NBTC) Television Broadcasting Service Subcommittee on Thursday agreed to cancel its "must have, must carry" rule.

Bangkok Post · Mar 17, 2023

NBTC chair defends his hiring process

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.

Bangkok Post · Mar 15, 2023

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.

Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023

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.

Bangkok Post · Feb 20, 2023