Thailand

Last update: 01.06.2020 - older versions

DAB+ coverage in Bangkok is approximately 14% of population, with mobile covering around 10.4 million people, and portable indoor coverage covering around 9.5 millions people.

Last update: 05.03.2021 - older versions

In this country there is

• Regional multiplex: 1 Trial

Please note:

(a)    These web pages are updated regularly to reflect current services on air, however they may not be exactly up to date.

(b)    The logos shown on these pages are for illustrative purposes only – manufacturers and broadcasters are directed here for information on implementing station logos.

Last update: 27.09.2019 - older versions

NBTC has continuing cooperation with automotive manufacturers in Thailand such as organising focus group meeting on Digital Radio Strategies development plan.

In Thailand, 35% of radio listening takes place in the car.

Last update: 29.09.2014

NBTC has consulted with radio receiver manufacturers for sourcing digital radio receivers.

Last update: 26.10.2021 - older versions

In the beginning phase in 2019, the frequency plan for the DAB+ digital radio trial was planned to cover 10 major cities within 8 provinces – Bangkok, Chiangmai, Kon Kaen, Nakorn Ratchasima, Sriracha, Pattaya, Prachaup Khiri Khan, Nakorn Si Thammarat, Songkla and Phuket. In 2021, the trial refocused on 6 major cities – Bangkok, Chiangmai, Kon Kaen, Sriracha, Banglamung, Songkla.

The objectives of the trial are to discover appropriate network parameters in different environments, to demonstrate interference-free audio and business models, and to introduce new data services on DAB+ including slideshows, data communication, emergency warning system (EWS), electronic program guide (EPG), and pop-up services.

The initial trial started in April 2019 carried out in Bangkok and the immediate vicinity. The second trial was signed up in January 2021 for further development and in response to the emerging issues.

Today, the trial network consists of one DAB+ multiplex with a capacity of up to 18 services. There are a total of 14 trial services (participating stations) on air with the trial, including the top ten most popular commercial radio stations, and one test channel.

Last update: 26.10.2021 - older versions

The first Thailand Broadcasting Master Plan B.E. 2555 – 2559 (2012-2016) states strategies for terrestrial digital radio roll-out with key objectives:

1) Roadmap and policy for digital terrestrial radio roll-out within two years, after the adoption of the Master Plan

2) Broadcasting spectrum management policy and plan, as well as spectrum licensing framework for digital radio broadcasting within three years

3) At least 80% of households in major cities will be able to access digital terrestrial broadcast within five years.

The first National Digital Economy (DE) plan (2016-2018) also states the strategies for Digital Radio rollout that it should provide a digital radio network in Thailand within three years after the adoption of the DE plan.

The Second Broadcasting Master Plan B.E. 2563 – 2568 (2020 - 2025) in alignment with the DE plan, specifically appointed the trial operation of digital radio broadcasting as one of the key strategic plans in Strategy 1 regarding the Development of Audio Broadcasting Service in Thailand.

Last update: 27.09.2019 - older versions