NTC wary of auction fate
But regulator insists 3G bid will go ahead
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is keeping a wary eye on what one member claims are politically motivated efforts to derail this month's highly anticipated auction of 3G mobile broadband licences.
But the chairman of the auction committee insists the event will go ahead as scheduled on Sept 20 in Hua Hin, under unprecedented security provided by military and police personnel.
Col Natee Sukolrat, who is also one of the seven NTC commissioners, said certain political interest groups had been trying to undermine the auction, working through nominees and using underground tactics.
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- Writer: Komsan Tortermvasana
- Position: Business Reporter
