MTV To Stop Airing On UBC Tonight

[george]

MTV to stop airing on UBC tonight

BANGKOK: -- MTV Asia, a music channel currently aired on UBC Channel 32, will stop airing its programme from 11pm tonight.

A source from MTV Asia says that the programme will disappear on UBC Channel 32 from 11pm onwards and the music channel will hold a press conference tomorrow about the end of its broadcast on UBC, the country's only cable TV operator.

--The Nation 2006-10-31

[Maejo Man]

....and of course UBC will pass the cost saving onto the consumer by reducing their package subscription

[Gary A]

WOW! That's too bad. I'll really miss MTV. I will be happy to reap the savings that UBC will undoubtedly pass on to us.

[lannarebirth]

I don't have UBC, but if I did, I guess I'd be grateful.

[astral]

I don't have UBC, but if I did, I guess I'd be grateful.

Seconded.

[suksoi77]

About the only reason I keep UBC at my house near Korat is for MTV. My

very long time older girlfriend loves it. I'm finally ready to get a big dish

and move on. Thank You UBC, no more 1400 baht a month for a bunch of

way overpriced poor selection of stuff.

TIT

[Reinter]

With what channel ubc replay MTVchannel?another Explore......?

Edited October 31, 2006 by Reinter

[Backpack_thailand]

Also VH1 has gone!

Now there's no chance of any international music as all we are left with is Channel V and True Music.

Once again, SHOCKING customer service from UBC...!!!

[tuky]

UBC decision?

[Insight]

Also VH1 has gone!

Now there's no chance of any international music as all we are left with is Channel V and True Music.

Once again, SHOCKING customer service from UBC...!!!

I don't really watch either, but given the choice I'd rather lean towards VH1.

Question is now - what choice?

No worries. A few more torrent sites will easily cover the damage done to the paying customer

[Bottlerocket]

Does anyone here reckon it's a sign of the inherent xenophobia of Thailand? They seem to blame all of their problems on Western culture (MTV in particular). When it was the financial crisis it was the fault of the IMF. When it's southern unrest it's Malaysia. When it's teenagers having sex it's MTV and western movies. It's always somebody else's fault for these people. A thread the other day was about girls dancing provocatively for money in front of temples. The "culture minister" or whoever (doesn't matter) thinks that it's things like this that are the direct influence of Western culture. People back home would chase them off or the cops would come and arrest them for lewd and lascivious behaviour. I think their getting ready to go into a major isolation phase for fear of losing their old values and traditions. They realise that the population is becoming more independent-minded and are starting to slip out from under the government thumb.

Anyhow, MTV's <deleted>, but MTV Asia's worse. It's just caters to the teenage asian fads and isn't interesting to the most of us. Good riddance.

[zeitgeist]

vh1 is gone too and your are not kidding?

it was one of my favourite tv-channel they have the best sound IMHO while the rest are pretty crappy

i'm pretty sure this was an order from "the powers that be" especiallyregarding as both, MTV and VH1 was quite popular...

i'm wondering whats next - a rigid chinese-style censorship for the WWW, as providers blocked already "subversive" sites ?

[BlackArtemis]

Now if only they will cancel here in America....

[ashacat]

I came back from a halloween party last night ( a bit mullered) and tried to put some tunes on, and I saw the info screen saying that MTV and VH1 have been taken off UBC. I thought it was a dream when I woke up this morning!!

No more lovely VJ's

[Buckwheat]

Look at the bright side....

Now there are 2 more channels available so men can dress up as ladies and smack each other in the face with pies.

Now THAT's Entertainment!!!

[sriracha john]

UBC, the country's only cable TV operator.

Thank You UBC, no more 1400 baht a month for a bunch of

way overpriced poor selection of stuff.

It's announcements like this that make me appreciate my 250 baht a month "other" cable TV operator, which incidently has 2 channels showing currently-in-the-cinema movies, more and more.

UBC....

[ashacat]

The info screen that comes up when you try to watch MTV and VH1 says something about "In response to what the UBC subscribers wish to view... "

I wonder who they asked exactly. I can't imagine that the majority of UBC subscribers would want rid of the 2 best music channels.

UBC customer service...

Edited November 1, 2006 by ashacat

[maxx]

))))))))GIVE ME MY MTV(((((((((((

[BlackArtemis]

www.di.fm , www.torrentspy.com , www.animesuki.com , and the night bazar are the only entertainment I need

[Old Man River]

Given that UBC just added G Square (channel 22), which shows video games, their excuse for not showing MTV and VH1 is pathetic. G Square and the music channels appeal to the same market.

[PREM-R]

Could the decision to remove MTV, VH1 et al be connected to the recent "Coyote Girls" incident? If I remember correctly the Minister for Culture? said that it was the influence of western music that had 'lead the girls astray'. It would be par for the course here in Thailand to force the removal of the "foreign" music channels in order to try to stop further "Coyote Girl" incidents.

[Firefan]

good one!

Look at the bright side....

Now there are 2 more channels available so men can dress up as ladies and smack each other in the face with pies.

Now THAT's Entertainment!!!

[tuky]

It's announcements like this that make me appreciate my 250 baht a month "other" cable TV operator, which incidently has 2 channels showing currently-in-the-cinema movies, more and more.

UBC....

Not to mention reality tv, love that cheaters show ( )

It is not worth 250 baht a month so nobody should look into it.

[Spit the Dog]

The info screen that comes up when you try to watch MTV and VH1 says something about "In response to what the UBC subscribers wish to view... "

I wonder who they asked exactly. I can't imagine that the majority of UBC subscribers would want rid of the 2 best music channels.

UBC customer service...

Exactly, the wishes of who??? They certainly didn't ask me. I wasn't a big fan of MTV but I enjoyed some of the shows on VH1.

To make matters worse, it wouldn't surprise me if UBC decide to up the monthly subscription to cover the cost of the new crap that they are providing.

VH1 r.i.p.

[Explorer]

Send your complaints here

If any of you guys get a reply please post it here.

Explorer

[Old Man River]

Could the decision to remove MTV, VH1 et al be connected to the recent "Coyote Girls" incident? If I remember correctly the Minister for Culture? said that it was the influence of western music that had 'lead the girls astray'. It would be par for the course here in Thailand to force the removal of the "foreign" music channels in order to try to stop further "Coyote Girl" incidents.

I haven't seen where western music is being blamed for this. I hope that this isn't the case as it would be embarrassing to Thailand if they blame inappropriate behavior at Buddhist events on MTV. Still, the fact that MTV Asia feels the need to call a press conference infers it is something other than a contract dispute.

Another knee jerk reaction?

Edited November 1, 2006 by george

[djinn]

Good advertising for satellite dish sellers sure.

I am a happy customer of jsat (go look jsat.tv)

And I am NOT involved in this company

[Beavis and Butthead]

This is absolutely outstanding news! I am ecstatic about it. There is nothing worse than Hip Hop TV, I mean nothing

[PREM-R]

Could the decision to remove MTV, VH1 et al be connected to the recent "Coyote Girls" incident? If I remember correctly the Minister for Culture? said that it was the influence of western music that had 'lead the girls astray'. It would be par for the course here in Thailand to force the removal of the "foreign" music channels in order to try to stop further "Coyote Girl" incidents.

I haven't seen where western music is being blamed for this. I hope that this isn't the case as it would be embarrassing to Thailand if they blame inappropriate behavior at Buddhist events on MTV. Still, the fact that MTV Asia feels the need to call a press conference infers it is something other than a contract dispute.

Another knee jerk reaction?

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security says western cultures influence dancing of “Coyote Girls”

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[Lil_Jon]

and did you guys notice the UBC screen aired on tose channel , It said Something like " added some wondeful channels like explore 1 , explore 2, explore 3, G - **** , and to ACCOMODATE FUTURE CHANNELS , Vh1 and MTV has been ______ from 1st nov, Now thats what's called making space , cutting off VH1 and keep airing some channels that i bet no one even cares to watch , e.g the UBC preview channel 10 or 11 not sure, Way to Go, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, next to make space, ESPN , Star Sports