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Consumer body urges NBTC to reject True-DTAC merger

The Thailand Consumers Council is urging the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to strictly govern the planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) according to the law, saying the regulator must not let capitalists take advantage of the public and the market.

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Telco merger up in air

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is expected to make a decision on the controversial merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) on Oct 12.

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NBTC has 'no authority' to approve or reject telecom merger

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has no authority to approve or reject the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), but it can only prescribe measures to govern the deal, according to the Council of State.

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Operators face huge fines over sim cards

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) will fine mobile phone operators one million baht a day if they cannot follow its rule on sim card registration within the next 30 days.

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NBTC preps mega-merger measures

The office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has proposed measures to govern the amalgamation deal of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), including prohibiting their mobile business subsidiaries from merging within three years and banning mobile network sharing during the period.

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Cross-platform rating system makes debut

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has unveiled a cross-platform rating system for the first time in Asean that enables the viewership measurements of both television and digital platforms.

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AIS presses NBTC on mega merger

The chief of Advanced Info Service (AIS) is pushing the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to decide whether to approve or decline the True-DTAC mega merger, noting that the agency has the legal authority to do so.

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NBTC schedules satellite orbital bid for December

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to hold the country's first auction of satellite orbital slot rights in December, with conditions tweaked from the proceeding one that was scrapped last year to attract more bidders.

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NBTC moves to curb excess SIM issuance

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is imposing harsher measures against mobile operators that allow the registration of more than five SIM cards by an individual through dealers, vowing to fine the carriers 1 million baht per day for violating the restriction.

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B1m/day fine for mobile operators failing to act against call scamming

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has set a daily fine of 1 million baht for any mobile phone operator that fails to support government efforts to suppress the rampant scourge of call centre scams.

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State urged to back smart hospital drive

The government should support the smart hospital scheme backed by 5G infrastructure as it could help ease people's expenses and save the state budget, according to the former chief of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

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NBTC wants some shows maskless

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) will propose next week a no-mask policy be applied during the filming of game and variety shows.

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DTAC-True merger poses risk to growth

The merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) could reduce Thailand’s GDP growth by between 0.05% and 1.99%, depending on the level of collusion by the major operators after the merger takes place, according to a study by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

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New NBTC board dances around proposed merger

After only a month in office, the five new members of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board -- most of whom are seen as novices in their regulatory roles -- are grappling with critical challenges, including oversight on the planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication…

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NBTC board set to hold hearing in June

The new board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has set an initial timeline to hold a hearing for the draft of the country's first auction of satellite orbital slot rights in June.

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Senate group shortlists two for NBTC board

An Upper House committee has shortlisted two prospective candidates for board member posts at the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), which would increase the number of commissioners to seven in line with its maximum quota.

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New NBTC board preps panels to vet merger

The newly appointed board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has resolved to set up four subcommittees to vet the planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (Dtac).

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Merger set to face tougher scrutiny by new NBTC board

The planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) is expected to face tougher scrutiny by the new board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), which took office last week.

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NBTC supports training for people in need

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is working with the Department of Skill Development (DSD) and Disabilities Thailand (DTH) to conduct digital skills training for the underprivileged and people with disabilities to support their career opportunities and improve their quality of life.

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Merger review rejected

A majority of National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board members have shrugged off a request to seek the Council of State's deliberation as to whether the regulator has the power to consider approving the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (Dtac).

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AIS letter opposes rivals' merger

Advanced Info Service (AIS), Thailand's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, has written to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to express opposition to the planned merger of its rivals True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), according to a source at the regulator.

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Upcoming frequency auction expected to generate B500m

Roughly 500 million baht is expected to be generated from the auction of 71 radio frequency ranges used for FM broadcasting by radio stations, scheduled to take place on Monday, according to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

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Regulator seeks AIS explanation for disruption of service

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has summoned Advanced Info Service (AIS) to meet today to explain the downing of its mobile and fixed internet broadband services which lasted for a few hours yesterday morning and its planned compensation.

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Government dragging its feet on new NBTC board

The new board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is unlikely to be established soon as the government wants the existing commissioners to remain in office for a certain period of time, according to a source at the regulator who requested anonymity.

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Concern over NBTC board resolutions

There are concerns among people in government about the legality of resolutions from the new board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) if only five prospective candidates of the seven-member body are royally endorsed to take positions.

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