mnbcm Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 What cable or satellite TV options are there in Ubon? Any alternatives to UBC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMock Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 There is but it depends where you live. Are you downtown ubon or out in the sticks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnbcm Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 There is but it depends where you live. Are you downtown ubon or out in the sticks? Nowhere yet, but most likely in downtown area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMock Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Downtown Ubon has a half decent cable TV set up which has two companies that seem to use it. I use a company that is called RTV. It suits be just fine as I watch limited TV so might not be for everyone. The main channels that suits me is the Australia Network which gives me the ABC news, Aussie Rules, Rugby League and Union, a few dramas etc. The other English speaking channels are BBC, Aljazzera, Bloomberg and Film max. Some people seem to get HBO but I haven't noticed it. It also has the South African Sports channlers Super Sport 1, 2 and 3. This is great for me as they usually show most of the Australian Cricket Matches. 500 baht to get hooked up then 300 baht per month after that (Thats if they remember to come around and collect the money!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay-uk Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 500 baht to get hooked up then 300 baht per month after that (Thats if they remember to come around and collect the money!) That sounds like a good deal to me memock. I would not mind that kind of deal. There is also UBC satelite as I've seen a few red dishes around our neighbours houses but from memory this is much more expensive than cable. I looked into this but it was up to 2,000 baht monthly on the top Platinum package. For short holidays I would find that expensive but some people may justify the cost if living full time in LOS and bored of the local Thai soaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueScouse Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Sophon cable also costs about 350 a month,but very few channels in English. A neighbour has it,gets BBC News.Used to get one footy match on a Saturday night, but that channel has been removed and replaced with HBO. You can buy the dish and receiver from UBC/True for about 8000 baht,which gives 3 months viewing on Gold package.Then when this runs out,it reverts to some free channels,all Thai terrestial channels,some movie channels. Then you can pay as you go to watch. I got 3 months Gold for about 1600 a month. When this finishes it goes back to the free service. OK for staying here for a short time,minimum period of pay as you go is one month. OK for Jay if he doesn't mind paying out the initial outlay to purchase the dish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonrthai Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I'm also looking for TV options. UBC seems to know that the only 2 channels I want are ASN and ESPN. The only way to get both is the stinking platinum package. Argh! Looking into slingbox options instead maybe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMock Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 What sport do you mainly watch on ESPN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonrthai Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 In the U.S. I watch college football (American), college basketball, NFL, NBA, and some baseball but I know ESPN Asia doesn't show much of those sports but I think they have some of the professional games. I've been checking ASN's schedule online and am surprised how many U.S. sports they have. I watched rugby for the first time ever just a few months ago and enjoyed my first AFL viewing a couple weeks ago. Do they show rugby or Australian football on any UBC channels? I think I could really enjoy watching those games. I'm really trying to learn to watch soccer, but I'm finding it difficult to enjoy tie games and low scores. They need to add an extra ball or make the goals wider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMock Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I agree 100% with you regarding the soccer!! As far as I am aware UBC hardly show any rugby and definitely no Aussie rules. If you are Aussie/NZ, English or South African you are well catered by the local cable here in Ubon. For the Americans it is a different story as NFL, NBA etc is very hard to come by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phibunmike Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Downtown Ubon has a half decent cable TV set up which has two companies that seem to use it. I use a company that is called RTV. It suits be just fine as I watch limited TV so might not be for everyone. The main channels that suits me is the Australia Network which gives me the ABC news, Aussie Rules, Rugby League and Union, a few dramas etc. The other English speaking channels are BBC, Aljazzera, Bloomberg and Film max. Some people seem to get HBO but I haven't noticed it. It also has the South African Sports channlers Super Sport 1, 2 and 3. This is great for me as they usually show most of the Australian Cricket Matches. 500 baht to get hooked up then 300 baht per month after that (Thats if they remember to come around and collect the money!) Where is the RTV office? Or do you have their phone number? Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMock Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Downtown Ubon has a half decent cable TV set up which has two companies that seem to use it. I use a company that is called RTV. It suits be just fine as I watch limited TV so might not be for everyone. The main channels that suits me is the Australia Network which gives me the ABC news, Aussie Rules, Rugby League and Union, a few dramas etc. The other English speaking channels are BBC, Aljazzera, Bloomberg and Film max. Some people seem to get HBO but I haven't noticed it. It also has the South African Sports channlers Super Sport 1, 2 and 3. This is great for me as they usually show most of the Australian Cricket Matches. 500 baht to get hooked up then 300 baht per month after that (Thats if they remember to come around and collect the money!) Where is the RTV office? Or do you have their phone number? Thanks, Mike You should know it well PM! Right next door to Swing Party House! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonrthai Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Can you be even more specific on location please? Do you get Thai channels like TNN, MCOT, and Nation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMock Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Yes, they have those channels. Not sure if you are being sarcastic or not but swing party house is just before the big ESSO driving south on the main road. Around the corner from Peppers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpSpeed Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) Any alternatives to UBC? Yes, True visions......... Edited April 23, 2010 by WarpSpeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonrthai Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 No, I wasn't joking. I know Peppers and I know Esso though! Sounds like a great deal compared to UBC, errrr, True Visions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geekfreaklover Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Anyone know if RTV/cable are showing the football/soccer world cup? I gather that True haven't bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMock Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Continue past Peppers towards the main road, turn left and it is 75m down on your left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phibunmike Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Where is the RTV office? Or do you have their phone number? Thanks, Mike You should know it well PM! Right next door to Swing Party House! I don't suppose they-re open at midnight - I'll just have to pop down during the day Thanks MeMock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Anyone know if RTV/cable are showing the football/soccer world cup? I gather that True haven't bought it. I don't think UBC/True bought it for the last two world cups as it will be available regular Thai Channels live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotlost Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Anyone know if RTV/cable are showing the football/soccer world cup? I gather that True haven't bought it. I don't think UBC/True bought it for the last two world cups as it will be available regular Thai Channels live UBC/True has bought the rights for WC2010. They came out with 2 new HD channels. One channels is HBO the other is True Sports this is where the WC2010 will be shown with English commentary. All Supper sports channels will stop being broad cast in Thailand around May 1st. All Thai channels will be broadcasting in Thai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonrthai Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Found it, but their service stops right before my place. Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMock Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 How far before? I have heard for a little $$ they will lay the cable just that little bit further.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonrthai Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 What other cable providers are there besides RTV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMock Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 The other one is called ..... errrrr Samaphon or something like that anyway. Office is located one block north and one block east of sapphasit hospital. Very easy to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris26be Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 The other one is called ..... errrrr Samaphon or something like that anyway. Office is located one block north and one block east of sapphasit hospital. Very easy to find. Don't you mean Sophon Cable? SOPHON CABLE T.V.UBON CO.,LTD MR.PIPAT Tel 045-265-777 Fax 045-265-363, 01-389-7449 23/2-3 Soi 3 Burapanai Rd.T.Nai-Muang A.muang Ubonratchathani 34000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMock Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 That's the one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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