webfact Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 RS warns it might scrap live telecast if court rules in favour of NBTCWatchiranont ThongtepThe NationTwo women take selfies with the World Cup Adidas Brazuca ball at Central Lat Phrao Department Store yesterday, two days before the much-awaited football tournament begins. The World Cup ends on July 13.BANGKOK: -- All 22 million households in the country might face a blackout of the 64 live matches of the World Cup football tournament if the Supreme Administrative Court today rules in favour of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), RS said during the hearing in the court yesterday.Supan Sueharn, a lawyer for RS, argued that RS International Broadcasting and Sport Management, the holder of the broadcasting rights for the quadrennial football tournament, had got an approval from the sport's governing body, Fifa, to broadcast only 22 live matches via free-TV Channel 7.In addition, the company had already prepared its business plan to broadcast all 64 live matches via its pay-TV service on "World Cup" channel, which will be broadcast via RS' Sunbox, PSI HD box and the TrueVisions platform. The company has also secured big title sponsors for the broadcast of the tournament.Supan argued that if the court ordered the company to broadcast all 64 live matches via free TV, the company would face difficulties in terms of its business and might also breach its contract with Fifa. Meanwhile, the company must seek more airtime slots in other free TV channels for screening the remaining live matches, which would mean new investments."Faced with these difficulties, the company might decide not to broadcast all live matches of the World Cup, which kicks off Friday, to prevent further damage to its business," Supan added.'Live telecast for all Thais'However, Natee Sukonrat, chairman of the NBTC's broadcasting committee, insisted in his testimony that all Thais must have a chance to watch all matches of the World Cup Final live, like they used to in the past.Natee pointed out that since 1970, all Thais had enjoyed watching live broadcast of all matches of the World Cup. Even during the 2010 World Cup, whose broadcast rights were also held by RS, 22 million households were able to watch live matches via free TV.A judge at the court suggested that national interest should come first. Therefore, all Thais should be able to watch all 64 live matches of the World Cup final.However, today the Supreme Administrative Court, which consists of five judges, will rule in the case after the NBTC appealed against the lower court's ruling suspending the NBTC's "must have" rule in the case of the 2014 World Cup matches.The Central Administrative Court did not shoot down the "must-have" rule altogether, but said it could not be applied retroactively against RS' plan to allow the telecast of only 22 of the 64 World Cup matches on free TV, as RS International Broadcasting and Sport Management had secured the sole broadcast rights before the rule took effect. RS secured the World Cup broadcasting rights on September 12, 2005, while the "must have" rule took effect in January last year.Last April, RS petitioned the Central Administrative Court to issue an injunction against the rule on the grounds that RS International had secured the World Cup broadcasting rights for Thailand before the rule was enforced.-- The Nation 2014-06-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kurnell Posted June 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2014 Who cares. I am a cricket fan. Bring on the Cricket Word Cup 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Robby nz Posted June 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2014 Is that another threat to a court ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chooka Posted June 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2014 They can always read about it in the papers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) 'In addition, the company had already prepared its business plan to broadcast all 64 live matches via its pay-TV service on "World Cup" channel, which will be broadcast via RS' Sunbox, PSI HD box and the TrueVisions platform. The company has also secured big title sponsors for the broadcast of the tournament.' Which is exactly why they will broadcast all 64 games. Edited June 10, 2014 by Bluespunk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluespunk Posted June 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2014 Who cares. I am a cricket fan. Bring on the Cricket Word Cup Yeah, looking forward to that as well, my insomnia has been playing up lately. Just what the doctor ordered. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) Is that another threat to a court ? Certainly is a stupid thing to threaten to do. Edited June 10, 2014 by Bluespunk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siampolee Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) Natee pointed out that since 1970, all Thais had enjoyed watching live broadcast of all matches of the World Cup. Even during the 2010 World Cup, whose broadcast rights were also held by RS, 22 million households were able to watch live matches via free TV.A judge at the court suggested that national interest should come first. Therefore, all Thais should be able to watch all 64 live matches of the World Cup final. Perhaps when the Thai's consider sharing all they have regardless of a persons nationality they might find the world a fairer place. Why should Thailand have a free viewing time concerning this football tournament when all other countries are paying the fee? Personally I do not like football hence I am not affected, however those who do like football are very badly affected as I might be if it was a sport that I like, i.e. rugby, cricket motor racing, dwile flonking etc. I attach below a link concerning Dwile Flonking for those who are unfamiliar with this ancient English pass time. Edited June 10, 2014 by siampolee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudhopper Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 "Must have" free stuff for everyone! It's the law now after all...wasn't that easy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bigbamboo Posted June 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2014 They can always read about it in the papers. This is the biggest and most popular sports event in the world, not some local sideshow like Muay Thai or Aussie Rules. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chooka Posted June 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2014 They can always read about it in the papers. This is the biggest and most popular sports event in the world, not some local sideshow like Muay Thai or Aussie Rules. Who is Thailand playing? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 They can always read about it in the papers. This is the biggest and most popular sports event in the world, not some local sideshow like Muay Thai or Aussie Rules. Who is Thailand playing? Well it won't be Collingwood or Carlton. Doesn't matter anyway because the Thais support England. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wealth Posted June 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2014 every-time the same drama. In fact it's all about not wanting to pay for the live-broadcasting rights. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pinkpanther99 Posted June 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2014 The World Cup kicks off in two days and the issue of TV rights isn't even sorted out yet. Unbelievable. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 World Cup 2014 free, Oops, just kidding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 The Junta claim they want all those living in Thailand to be very happy in my humble opinion can I suggest that they make all World Cup games free on very channel wether it be free or pay TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurnell Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 They can always read about it in the papers. This is the biggest and most popular sports event in the world, not some local sideshow like Muay Thai or Aussie Rules. Who is Thailand playing? Thai chicks qualified. The men's team are too preoccupied with preening themselves according to a coach I met. Says it all really. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jackh Posted June 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2014 Who cares? Football...meh! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Who cares. I am a cricket fan. Bring on the Cricket Word Cup I'm more of a synchronized swimming fan? any one fancy a dip? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaijoe Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 good. turn that sh## off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) the "must have" rule I must have a cup of coffee in the morning, and that's a rule, because I am the ruler... Edited June 11, 2014 by metisdead Oversize font reset to normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Natee pointed out that since 1970, all Thais had enjoyed watching live broadcast of all matches of the World Cup. Even during the 2010 World Cup, whose broadcast rights were also held by RS, 22 million households were able to watch live matches via free TV.A judge at the court suggested that national interest should come first. Therefore, all Thais should be able to watch all 64 live matches of the World Cup final. Perhaps when the Thai's consider sharing all they have regardless of a persons nationality they might find the world a fairer place. Why should Thailand have a free viewing time concerning this football tournament when all other countries are paying the fee? Personally I do not like football hence I am not affected, however those who do like football are very badly affected as I might be if it was a sport that I like, i.e. rugby, cricket motor racing, dwile flonking etc. I attach below a link concerning Dwile Flonking for those who are unfamiliar with this ancient English pass time. Definitely looks like more fun and excitement than soccer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Natee pointed out that since 1970, all Thais had enjoyed watching live broadcast of all matches of the World Cup. Even during the 2010 World Cup, whose broadcast rights were also held by RS, 22 million households were able to watch live matches via free TV.A judge at the court suggested that national interest should come first. Therefore, all Thais should be able to watch all 64 live matches of the World Cup final. Perhaps when the Thai's consider sharing all they have regardless of a persons nationality they might find the world a fairer place. Why should Thailand have a free viewing time concerning this football tournament when all other countries are paying the fee? Personally I do not like football hence I am not affected, however those who do like football are very badly affected as I might be if it was a sport that I like, i.e. rugby, cricket motor racing, dwile flonking etc. I attach below a link concerning Dwile Flonking for those who are unfamiliar with this ancient English pass time. Free to view would make it the same as the UK who will air via BBC and ITV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 The problem here is not only the free to view issue but also the broadcast availability. In places like the UK if you have Sky TV you can get (at a cost admittedly) the BT TV coverage as well. Here you don't you have to change the whole s**t. Compounded by channel 7 deliberately showing football via terrestrial routes and a Thai "movie" via True. Still, up to them I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluespunk Posted June 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2014 Natee pointed out that since 1970, all Thais had enjoyed watching live broadcast of all matches of the World Cup. Even during the 2010 World Cup, whose broadcast rights were also held by RS, 22 million households were able to watch live matches via free TV.A judge at the court suggested that national interest should come first. Therefore, all Thais should be able to watch all 64 live matches of the World Cup final. Perhaps when the Thai's consider sharing all they have regardless of a persons nationality they might find the world a fairer place. Why should Thailand have a free viewing time concerning this football tournament when all other countries are paying the fee? Personally I do not like football hence I am not affected, however those who do like football are very badly affected as I might be if it was a sport that I like, i.e. rugby, cricket motor racing, dwile flonking etc. I attach below a link concerning Dwile Flonking for those who are unfamiliar with this ancient English pass time. Definitely looks like more fun and excitement than soccer Football. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 They can always read about it in the papers. This is the biggest and most popular sports event in the world, not some local sideshow like Muay Thai or Aussie Rules. So ! There's so much round ball on Thai TV now that it's just another game. Not everyone was born with the round ball gene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeavyDrinker Posted June 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2014 They can always read about it in the papers. This is the biggest and most popular sports event in the world, not some local sideshow like Muay Thai or Aussie Rules. So ! There's so much round ball on Thai TV now that it's just another game. Not everyone was born with the round ball gene. Must be a Yank or a Rugger puff. This is the World Cup, he only true Global Sporting event, and Thailand yet again are making a total arse of the simple task of getting it on TV. Lets hope they never find the bribe money to actually stage the event.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackstask Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Who cares? Football...meh! Your Sad!!! You must be American. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajae Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 they are full of sh*t, its simply a matter of how much money they think they can make from it and want to score a motza, if they refuse to broadcast throw them in jail with the reds and yellows, they will crap themselves when they realize no one gives a sh*t about them or their soccer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellydog Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 they are full of sh*t, its simply a matter of how much money they think they can make from it and want to score a motza, if they refuse to broadcast throw them in jail with the reds and yellows, they will crap themselves when they realize no one gives a sh*t about them or their soccer So RS is going to take their marbles and run home ? Time for the junta to break out the torture chamber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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