Bt35bn plan to upgrade telecom network

BANGKOK: -- The Information and Communication Technology Ministry is planning to invest Bt35 billion in an overhaul of the country's telecoms network.

ICT Minister Sitthichai Pokaiyaudom said the country's telecommunications network would soon be obsolete and needed upgrading to keep pace with the private sector, which was investing in new technologies.

Under the plan, the government will spend Bt20 billion developing the Thai mobile network, and another Bt15 billion improving CAT's CDMA communications link, which allows different forms of data to be transmitted through a single connection.

Sitthichai said it would encourage Thailand to progress technically by making fast 3G technology available to the masses.

-- The Nation 2006-11-09

Are they talking about Suthepnet? The alternative to AIS and DTAC launched by Democrats in their last days in power?

When a suitable kickbacker has been found i'm sure you'll notice the improvement in the next 20 years...