Thailand
Last update: 01.06.2020 - older versions
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 13 trial stations currently on air with the trial.
NBTC plan to extend the DAB+ trial in Bangkok for 3 years, and in 2020, it is expected NBTCwill expand DAB+ trial services and coverage to regional areas in the North, North-East, Central, and South of Thailand.
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 https://broadcast.nbtc.go.th/data/academic/file/600300000002.pdf
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.
In this country there is
- Regional multiplex: 1 Trial
Simulcast on AM / FM | Exclusive on digital | Total of services | |
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DAB+ programmes | 11 | 1 | 12 |
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: 27.09.2019 - older versions
The frequency plan for the DAB+ digital radio trial starting in 2019 covers 10 cities (9 provices) – Bangkok, Chiangmai, Kon Kaen, Nakorn Ratchasima, Sriracha, Pattaya, Prachaup Khiri Khan, Nakorn Si Thammarat, Songkla and Phuket.
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.
The initial trial started in April 2019 covering Bangkok and the immediate vicinity, and it will last for a period of 20 months, until end 2021.
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.
Last update: 20.03.2017 - older versions
The first Thailand Broadcasting Master Plan (2012-2016) states strategies for terrestrial digital radio roll-out with key objectives:
- Roadmap and policy for digital terrestrial radio roll-out within two years, after the adoption of the Master Plan
- Broadcasting spectrum management policy and plan, as well as spectrum licensing framework for digital radio broadcasting within three years
- At least 80% of households in major cities will be able to access digital terrestrial broadcast within five year
The first National Digital Economy (DE) plan (2016-2018) also states the strategies for Digital Radio rollout that it should provide digital radio network in Thailand within three years after adoption of DE plan.
Last update: 27.09.2019 - older versions
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NBTC Moves Forward With Radio, TV Digitization
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Interview: Col Natee Sukonrat, Thailand's NBTC
07.03.2014 - Thailand
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NBTC to allocate TV and radio licenses together
05.03.2014 - Thailand
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NBTC to sync digital radio with TV broadcast roll-out
04.03.2014 - Thailand
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24.02.2014 - Thailand
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The McLaren 650S with DAB+
24.02.2014 - Thailand
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PRD's Director General heralds anniversary of radio broadcasting in Thailand
24.02.2014 - Thailand
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Thai digital radio plans move a step closer
19.02.2014 - Thailand
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First step towards radio digitalisation
18.02.2014 - Thailand
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Key Information
Status: | trial and/or regulation |
Population: | 69.7 million |
Population coverage: | |
Services: | 12 DAB+ |
Last update: 05.06.2020
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Useful Links
broadcast.nbtc.go.th/home/Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission