02.01.2026

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Thailand's NBTC announces disaster procedures for radio including DAB+

On December 24, 2025, the NBTC (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission) approved Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) for disaster and emergency warnings in broadcasting. This mandates that all licensed radio stations must follow these guidelines and procedures. The aim is to expand the channels for public disaster and emergency warnings through radio networks, in addition to cell broadcasts and digital terrestrial television. Air Vice Marshal Thanaphan Hraicharoen, an NBTC commissioner, stated: "Thailand should have a digital DAB+ radio network with disaster warning functionality that meets international standards.”

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