40 satellite TVs resume airing

40 satellite TVs resume airing

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has approved 40 satellite TV channels out of 90 total to resume broadcasting, mostly those with entertainment and children content, according to commissioner Supinya Klangnarong.

The NBC made the decision late on Monday. The 40 channels have to follow the conditions set by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) with encrypted broadcasting.

Most of the cartoon channels such as Cartoon Club, Gang Cartoon, JimJam and Animax are among the 40 while many of the entertainment channels such as M-Channel, GrandPrix, JKN and Boomerang will also show normal programmes.

Ms Supinya said these stations would be able to carry six minutes of advertising per hour. The 40 channels approved this time have no complaint records.

The NBC will screen another 50 channels which had earlier been accused by the Food and Drug Administration and other agencies of false claims or illegal advertisements.

She said it was likely some political news channels might have to censor themselves or disappear while entertainment channels would be on the rise to return happiness to the public in line with the NCPO's policy.

Shortly after the May 22 military coup, all satellite and cable TV channels were banned from airing. The cable TV channels, except some foreign news programmes such as the CNN and BBC, were allowed to air a few days later.

The NCPO had asked the NBTC to scrutinise the content of the satellite TVs before allowing them to broadcast again for fear of inciting or confusing the public.

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