Cable Sky Suppliers

[james24]

can anyone tell me a list of cable/sky packages I can buy in Phuket. I have heard of true but have noticed that the channels sometimes vary depending on the hotel/apt so obvously there are other ones, can anyone help?

[LivinginKata]

Cable supplier depends on where you live. Usually a choice of 2 operation in most locations, each with slightly different channel service.

True/UBC is the satellite service, same channels all over Thailand, depending on your package. Gold 1,568 baht/month, and Platinum 2,070 baht/baht. Quite expensive compared to cable at about 300 baht/month/point.

[james24]

cheers, just checked out the website, but the packages are very different to the channels i have in my current apt wich Im quite fond of, any idea why?? are there other subscriptions aroudn as I quite liek this one??

[LivinLOS]

You only get the channel line up that the operator provides.. So essentially its a choice of which operator not which package. If you really want to retain the package your have with your current provider then you have to stay in thier catchment zone.

[LivinginKata]

We have Patong Cable in Patong and Karon Cable in Kata and there is not much difference in programmes. A friend who lives in Rawai has much the same programmes as we have. I always thought there was little difference (just a few channels different). Most cable companies on Phuket Island offer about 54 channels, with about 12 in English, 1 in German (DW), 1 in French (TV5), 1 in Italian (Rai), 1 in Spannish (TVE), with the rst in Thai. The English channels typically CNN, BBC, Fox, Reality, Australian TV, Series, 4 sports, and at least 3 movie channels.