Regulator to set digital TV direction with new roadmapThe NBTC board is expected to approve parts of the digital TV roadmap draft on March 18. The shifting digital TV industry should become clearer soon as the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board is expected to approve core parts of the digital TV roadmap draft on March 18. The approval sets a new direction for digital TV operators before their licences expire in 2029. Local digital TV operators have struggled to survive by developing various broadcasting platforms as they compete with popular over-the-top (OTT) services. The association said many satellite TV stations use the spectrum range to air programmes, while 60% of Thais view digital TV programmes via a satellite dish.

Source: Bangkok Post March 09, 2026 01:20 UTC