Ariya Banomyong, president BEC World PlcSET-listed BEC World Plc (BEC), the operator of Channel 3, expects to turn a corner by early next year as operating costs dip after returning two digital channel licences this year, says its newly appointed head. BEC is one of seven digital TV channels that submitted letters of intent to the NBTC to return their licences and exit the business. BEC will return the licences for Channel 3 Family 13 and Channel 3 SD 28, leaving only Channel 3 HD 33. "We decided to return the licences to focus on and strengthen Channel 33 amid intense competition in digital TV," Mr Ariya said. He said BEC plans to transform from a digital TV operator to a content and entertainment platform leader within four years.

Source: Bangkok Post May 24, 2019 23:26 UTC