Thailand - Current situation - History
27.09.2019
In April 2019, a 20 month trial was launched in Bangkok and the areas surrounding the capital.
The trial network consists of one DAB+ multiplex with a capacity of up to 18 services. There is a total of 11 trial services (stations) on air with the trial, including the top ten most popular commercial radio stations, and one test channel.
The final phase of the trial – the launch of advanced services – is expected to be completed in 2020.
The objective of the trial is to discover appropriate network parameters in different environments, and to demonstrate interference-free audio, business models, introduce new data services on DAB+ including slideshow, data, emergency warning, EPG, and pop-up services.
NBTC and ITU have joint project on Roadmap Development for Digital Terrestrial Radio Roll Out in Thailand. The study report “Deployment Strategies for Digital Radio Services in Thailand” is available on at ttps://broadcast.nbtc.go.th/data/academic/file/600300000002.pdf.
26.09.2019
In April 2019, a 20 month trial was launched in Bangkok and the areas surrounding the capital, with a total of 11 stations taking part in the trial. Following a technical test in April 2019, the launch of basic services took place in July 2019. The third and final phase of the trial – the launch of advanced services – is expected to be completed in 2020.
NBTC has developed the Frequency plan for Digital Radio Trial in Thailand, and now it is a process of public consultation. The digital radio trial plan has been developed and would be implemented in the main cities once the plan is approved.
NBTC and ITU have joint project on Roadmap Development for Digital Terrestrial Radio Roll Out in Thailand. The study report “Deployment Strategies for Digital Radio Services in Thailand” is available on at https://broadcast.nbtc.go.th/data/academic/file/600300000002.pdf.
According to the first Thailand Broadcasting Master Plan (2012-2016) digital terrestrial radio broadcasting services have to deploy in Thailand within five years after the adoption of the Master Plan. The first National Digital Economy (DE) plan (2016-2018) also states in the strategies for digital radio rollout that it should provide a digital radio network in Thailand within three year after adoption of DE plan.
11.03.2019
A 20 month trial is expected to go on air in 2019 in Bangkok and the areas surrounding the capital, with a total of 11 stations set to take part in the trial. The first phase of the trial – the technical test – is expected to start in April 2019, and will be followed by the launch of basic services in July 2019. Finally, the third and final phase of the trial – the launch of advanced services – is expected to be completed in 2020.
NBTC has developed the Frequency plan for Digital Radio Trial in Thailand, and now it is a process of public consultation. The digital radio trial plan has been developed and would be implemented in the main cities once the plan is approved.
NBTC and ITU have joint project on Roadmap Development for Digital Terrestrial Radio Roll Out in Thailand. The study report “Deployment Strategies for Digital Radio Services in Thailand” is available on at https://broadcast.nbtc.go.th/data/academic/file/600300000002.pdf.
According to the first Thailand Broadcasting Master Plan (2012-2016) digital terrestrial radio broadcasting services have to deploy in Thailand within five years after the adoption of the Master Plan. The first National Digital Economy (DE) plan (2016-2018) also states in the strategies for digital radio rollout that it should provide a digital radio network in Thailand within three year after adoption of DE plan.
DAB+ demonstrations began in Bangkok on 1st March 2013.