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REVEALED: Nbtc mulls regulation of ott platforms - The Real Truth

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

Although major foreign OTT platform providers have already established their operations offices in Thailand and comply with the value-added tax (VAT) payment rules, the regulator is mulling whether these platform operators should pay additional fees to benefit the country's economy.

Supervision of OTT players would create a level playing field and ensure equal treatment in the telecom industry, said NBTC.

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