Thai Examiner
Thai regulator proposes an online digital platform for licenced radio stations as media sphere sees drastic changes
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The NBTC is betting less than ฿100 million on transforming Thai radio, with one national online hub, digital broadcasting across 34 regions and precision emergency alerts designed to reach only those at risk.
Key facts
- The NBTC is betting less than ฿100 million on transforming Thai radio, with one national online hub, digital broadcasting across 34 regions and precision emergency alerts designed to reach only those at risk.
- Thailand is preparing its biggest overhaul of radio broadcasting in decades, with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) unveiling plans for a sub-฿100 million national online platform that will unite licensed
- Nationwide digital radio rollout will create 34 regional multiplex networks carrying around 18 stations each
- The NBTC is planning a national online radio platform costing less than ฿100 million.
- National online radio platform aims to unify licensed stations and modernise digital broadcasting nationwide
- Central platform will cut broadcaster costs while giving listeners one trusted destination for online radio
Summary
Thailand is preparing its biggest overhaul of radio broadcasting in decades, with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) unveiling plans for a sub-฿100 million national online platform that will unite licensed radio stations, introduce precision-targeted emergency alerts, support a nationwide digital radio rollout and keep broadcasts flowing seamlessly across FM, digital networks and the internet as the country adapts to a rapidly changing media
The NBTC is planning a national online radio platform costing less than ฿100 million.