Lite Beer Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Army 'needs Bt1 bn more' for second digital TV networkWATCHIRANONT THONGTEPTHE NATION BANGKOK: -- AFTER SECURING a second digital television network service licence, the Army might need Bt500 million to Bt1 billion on top of its original capital-expenditure plan designed for a single licence, broadcasting experts estimate."Despite shouldering higher development costs for two digital TV network service licences than the three other network providers, the Army is likely to get better returns due to its double capacity," Anupon Tajawanno, business development manager at Cisco System (Thailand), told The Nation yesterday.The cost for the business development of the second licence would possibly be less than half of the budget earmarked for the first one, he said.Operating cost per licence also seems to be more competitive than its rivals, he commented.An executive at the Royal Thai Army Radio and Television Station, the operator of Channel 5, said that under the transition plan for digital terrestrial TV, about Bt1.7 billion had been prepared for the digital roll-out over four years. But transmitters at 39 main sites to reach more than 90 per cent of the country's 22 million households would be installed within two years.Chatree Chatreekul, vice president for digital broadcasting at International Research Corporation, estimates that the Army's business development related to the second licence might cost Bt1 billion or more.Prapat Rathlertkarn, president and chief executive of Planet Communications Asia, said the recent awarding of digital TV network licences would open up opportunities for broadcasting-technology firms to sell equipment and solutions to those network providers.Prapat, who is deputy secretary-general of the Thai Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunication Industries Association, said the competition among those technology companies was extremely intense.Chuchai Chansangavej, assistant managing director at TeqTV, a provider if digital broadcasting solutions, said the test run of digital terrestrial broadcasting in Chiang Mai that the company conducted a couple of months ago with the Public Relations Department (PRD) had received good feedback from local viewers.They expressed interest in watching programmes via the digital platform because the new technology ensured a better viewing experience with high-quality pictures."This reflects the bright future for businesses involving digital terrestrial TV," he said.The experts also agreed with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's decision to grant the Army a second licence to ensure more choices for new digital TV broadcasters."This decision is significant and its timing right in preparation for the auction of commercial digital TV licences in December," Chatree said.The four multiplexers to be used by the Army, MCOT, the PRD and Thai Public Broadcasting Service can be configured for at maximum 24 standard-definition and eight high-definition channels. This is not sufficient for the basic requirement to carry all public and commercial digital channels in the first phase early next year, he said.In fact, the regulator has plans for six multiplexers to carry 48 channels, including 12 for public service, 24 for commercial service and 12 for community service. The last multiplexer will likely be reserved for community-service channels, Chatree said. -- The Nation 2013-10-03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pimay1 Posted October 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2013 With all the new generals on board now this is very timely. They have some catching up to do. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canopus1969 Posted October 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2013 Can anyone explain why the armed forces should have even one TV channel ? Should they not be out playing at soldiers, or is that asking too much ? 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thai at Heart Posted October 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2013 Can anyone explain why the armed forces should have even one TV channel ? Should they not be out playing at soldiers, or is that asking too much ? They like to make sure that the country gets the right type of information. Very generous of them isn't it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sms747 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 what else do they own and run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeThayer Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Sounds like a few Generals need some new homes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RefinedGentleman Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 What in the world...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockman Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Remember it is nothing to do with protecting the country. Its to do with protecting there business interests and bank accounts! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim walker Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 What are they called propaganda No1 and propaganda No2 get on with defending the people and country plenty other people to look after TV channels in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim walker Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I suppose they could extend their TV rights to a few other countries that would love Junta TV. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLew Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 and there is the payoff for cozying up to the Shinawatra's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg71 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 How about them buying amoured personel carriers for the expendable youth ,instead of isuzu trucks and vigos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 How can they bid for a license without the cash to carry it out? Can I bid, and ask the government for a loan to put it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyponeros Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Why the hell does the army operate a TV channel? Why is no one wondering why they need so much money? Only rhetoric questions!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Why the hell does the army operate a TV channel? Why is no one wondering why they need so much money? Only rhetoric questions!!! Have you ever noticed that Thai's don't wonder. On the whole they don't think about anything until the television tells them the truth of the situation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tragickingdom Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 And best of all. The army always wins and money is not a problem. The tax payers foot the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tragickingdom Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Why the hell does the army operate a TV channel? Why is no one wondering why they need so much money? Only rhetoric questions!!! Maybe the truth need a little bit of twisting sometimes and history must be rewritten after yet another coup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongteesood Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 They don't have a lot to do most of the time, everybody needs a hobby.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halion Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 The Thai Military should have bugger all to do with this however in this dysfunctional society they spend more time on personal privilege and political issues than they do on security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike123ca Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 As a foreigner, I would say not my problem, wait a sec since I work here and do pay taxes here. Why the hell are my taxes being wasted on the army to run a tv network? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurboy Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Let's add this little nugget to the thread. The Thai military now has more than 1,750 flag officers (generals and admirals), a bloated number for a military of its size. Many of these officers - perhaps most - do not perform duties commensurate with their rank and many literally have no job at all. What they do have, however, is the rank, high salary and status among the rank and file that comes with the position of a flag officer. http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/SEA-01-011013.html Our resident farming expert, Farmer Giles, said, 'It's basic farming management. With more snouts to accommodate, you obviously need to build a bigger trough. Another bung of dosh is therefore absolutely necessary. Oink, oink,,.' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smutcakes Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Let's add this little nugget to the thread. The Thai military now has more than 1,750 flag officers (generals and admirals), a bloated number for a military of its size. Many of these officers - perhaps most - do not perform duties commensurate with their rank and many literally have no job at all. What they do have, however, is the rank, high salary and status among the rank and file that comes with the position of a flag officer. http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/SEA-01-011013.html Our resident farming expert, Farmer Giles, said, 'It's basic farming management. With more snouts to accommodate, you obviously need to build a bigger trough. Another bung of dosh is therefore absolutely necessary. Oink, oink,,.' Do they actually have a high salary which is commensurate with the houses, cars, entourages etc? Or do they have a high capacity to 'earn' money which can provide that lifestyle? I was always under the impression that the police, armed forces and other Government offices etc even in the upper echelons were relatively low paid in comparison to the private sector, which some argue contributes to the rampant corruption throughout all Government sectors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurboy Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Let's add this little nugget to the thread. The Thai military now has more than 1,750 flag officers (generals and admirals), a bloated number for a military of its size. Many of these officers - perhaps most - do not perform duties commensurate with their rank and many literally have no job at all. What they do have, however, is the rank, high salary and status among the rank and file that comes with the position of a flag officer. http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/SEA-01-011013.html Our resident farming expert, Farmer Giles, said, 'It's basic farming management. With more snouts to accommodate, you obviously need to build a bigger trough. Another bung of dosh is therefore absolutely necessary. Oink, oink,,.' Do they actually have a high salary which is commensurate with the houses, cars, entourages etc? Or do they have a high capacity to 'earn' money which can provide that lifestyle? I was always under the impression that the police, armed forces and other Government offices etc even in the upper echelons were relatively low paid in comparison to the private sector, which some argue contributes to the rampant corruption throughout all Government sectors. I think you've answered your own question. If you factor in various allowances, including comprehensive health care, car and driver, housing, education for children, entertainment etc., overall, the military salary for senior personnel is not too shabby. And then, if you add in the 'extra earnings'...well you get the picture... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetleythedog Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Can anyone explain why the armed forces should have even one TV channel ? Should they not be out playing at soldiers, or is that asking too much ? Too true ! If they are going to have a new tv channel why not have one in English? Maybe an educational program, although only farangs would watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaurene Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 With all the new generals on board now this is very timely. They have some catching up to do. What the hell has the army got to do with TV channels. Thought they were there to protect the country, you lean something new all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Army 'needs Bt1 bn more' for second digital TV network Army needs more police stated brainwashing control, to strengthen their XXXXe-cution for rebels. State controlled, means less freedom for the citizens. Thailand is becoming a political police state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyuk Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 The Thai Army cannot possibly need so much preferential access to Thailand's communication and broadcasting resources. Maybe the'er hyped up by their USAA Generals. Further the extent of the Thai Army's present influence on content broadcast to the Thai people appears to be repressive and perhaps even regressive. Maybe this is with a view to future plans of their own. In any event not healthy to extend there broadcasting resources at this time. In short another billion baht for an additional network would appear to be a waste of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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