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NBTC moves to block sports monopoly

22 May 2013 : The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has approved a draft regulation that aims to prevent a broadcast monopoly of sport programmes.
Digital music sector poised for 3G streaming explosion

22 May 2013 : The recent advent of third-generation (3G) commercial service looks set to boost growth in Thailand's digital music industry by as much as 50% this year.

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TELECOMS
Senate picks board to keep eye on NBTC
10 Apr 2013 : The Senate yesterday picked a five-member board to monitor and evaluate the performance of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
BROADBAND
AIS aims to run 3G service using TOT's frequencies
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BROADCASTING
State agencies ink digital TV deal with MCOT
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Jaymart cashes in on smartphone mania
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TrueVisions beefs up content
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ENTERTAINMENT
Mono seeks MAI listing, TV licence
05 Apr 2013 : Mono Technology Plc, a leading entertainment company, plans to list on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) by June to raise funds for expanding the business locally and abroad.
FIBRE OPTICS
CAT wants Dawei contract
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BROADBAND
DTAC continues 3G network expansion
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Myanmar introduces B50 SIM cards
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NBTC urged to change rule
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