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Thailand laws you need to know before visiting

Here’s how to respect local laws and traditions while travelling in Thailand

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Spigen is preparing for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 series as early case listing leaks

Spigen seemed to slip up, publishing pages in preparation for Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Flip 7 FE case collections.

Android Central

SC seeks Centre response on blood donation by gay, transgenders, sex workers

The Top Court was hearing a petition filed by one Sharif D Rangnekar, challenging the constitutional validity of Blood Donor rules of 2017. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra launch looks imminent — here's why

A listing for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's appeared at Thailand's NBTC, which is a strong sign that it's close to launching.

Tom’s Guide

NT's mobile phone efforts face further delays

National Telecom's (NT) attempt to develop a mobile phone service on its 700-megahertz spectrum remains stuck in a rut.

Bangkok Post

All applicants qualify for NBTC position

All nine applicants for the secretary-general post at the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) are qualified, according to a subcommittee tasked with vetting the candidates.

Bangkok Post

Gurus tout incoming 'Thai wave'

Thailand has been voted as the most likely country in Asia to enjoy a boom period in its content industry on the scale of the so-called Korean Wave.

Bangkok Post

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NBTC hints at withdrawal of AIS lawsuit

Some commissioners on the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) have sent signals to Advanced Info Service (AIS) to withdraw its lawsuit against the NBTC board's resolution last year acknowledging the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), says an NBTC source who requested anonymity.

Bangkok Post

Sarana stands firm on hiring process

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) selection of a new secretary-general cannot be revoked without a good reason, or the regulator could face legal action from other applicants for the position, said NBTC chairman Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck.

Bangkok Post

NBTC to install digital networks at border clinics

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to install telecom networks in sub-district hospitals in border areas, with a budget of up to 3.8 billion baht under its Universal Service Obligation (USO) scheme.

Bangkok Post

AIS faces hurdles in bid to buy 3BB

The ongoing takeover of fixed broadband service 3BB by Advanced Info Service (AIS) may face tough consumer remedies from the telecom regulator because of the dominant position of their combined market share.

Bangkok Post

NBTC demotes executive over World Cup fiasco

The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has removed Trairat Viriyasirikul as acting secretary-general for failing to enforce rules related to the 2022 World Cup broadcasting rights.

Bangkok Post

NBTC mulls regulation of OTT platforms

The chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is considering the possible supervision of over-the-top (OTT) platforms in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Board of NBTC scraps telehealth

Board members of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) last week voted 4:3 to scrap the regulator's plan to develop the telehealth project valued at 3.8 billion baht on the grounds that the project is not in line with the objective of the NBTC's budget spending under its Universal…

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NT setting capacity conditions for satellite

National Telecom (NT) is unlikely to set high-capacity specifications for its first satellite as it is intended to mainly serve state agency demand, which is estimated to increase by only 7% per year, according to a senior NT executive.

Bangkok Post

Nine vie to become NBTC secretary-general

Nine executives have applied for the post of secretary-general at the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

Bangkok Post

I know a power bill con when I see one

What is your reaction when seeing the latest electricity bill?

Bangkok Post

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.

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Bangkok Post

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

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

NBTC position draws 7 applicants

Seven people have applied for the post of secretary-general of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) as of Friday, with the agency extending the application deadline from Friday to May 7 after opening on March 20.

Bangkok Post

NBTC board approves guidelines for AIS purchase of 3BB

The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) meeting on Wednesday approved in principle guidelines for the purchase of fixed broadband service 3BB by Advanced Info Service (AIS) and its investment in Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund (JASIF).

Bangkok Post

The ins and outs of the 'must have' rule

Though the initial goal of the "must have" rule was to ensure the Thai TV audience had access to popular global sporting events, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has determined that the rule is causing more problems than benefits for the industry.

Bangkok Post

NBTC recruitment at risk of being scrapped

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) recruitment process for a secretary-general risks being invalid or scrapped as the process has yet to obtain formal approval from its board to start the recruitment, said a commissioner who requested anonymity.

Bangkok Post

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".

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