Phone networks pledge glitch-free service for royal barge ceremonyAbout 500 volunteer stewards attend a training session on Tuesday for the Royal Barge Procession scheduled for Oct 24. (Photo by Pawat Laopaisarntaksin)The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has requested all mobile phone network providers work closely to assure preparedness for the royal barge ceremony. The NBTC has asked network providers to ensure there are strong signals along the route and plans to send an inspection team to assess this. "We will make sure the communication network is free of glitches," he told media yesterday after the meeting with telecom network providers. Meanwhile, a new documentary series on the royal barge ceremony will begin on Oct 13 on national radio and television stations, www.phralan.in.th and social media channels, according to deputy prime minister Jurin Laksanawisit.

Source: Bangkok Post October 08, 2019 23:15 UTC