RichCor Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 There was an ThaiTech article I missed yesterday... Google Chromecast to launch in Thailand, AIS to start streaming HBO ThaiTech by ThaiVisa | JONATHAN FAIRFIELD | 2017-02-06 Posting here as the comments are closed on the article. Interesting development. I wonder if this had anything to do with True having to drop HBO? Anyway, wondering how many people are interested in subscribing to this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Until they list a price I am not interested, since there are many other ways to "legally" stream HBO At their initial device price of 1,490 THB ($42.71 @ 34.88) you are already paying a $12.71 premium over Googles Play current price of $30 is any indicator I am sure the pricing will be just as inflated The article states " AIS customers will able to watch the channels via the AIS Playbox through its iOS and Android app." Don't know if this is an actual piece of hardware or an app, but if it is an app, it is not listed @ Google Play Too many questions right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Langsuan Man said: Until they list a price I am not interested, since there are many other ways to "legally" stream HBO At their initial device price of 1,490 THB ($42.71 @ 34.88) you are already paying a $12.71 premium over Googles Play current price of $30 is any indicator I am sure the pricing will be just as inflated The article states " AIS customers will able to watch the channels via the AIS Playbox through its iOS and Android app." Don't know if this is an actual piece of hardware or an app, but if it is an app, it is not listed @ Google Play Too many questions right now The AIS Playbox is a piece of hardware that requires activation. You can then do the usual Android stuff like stream to apps, dnla, cast the screen etc. Best wait until the dust settles. The online streaming business has just started to wake up in Thailand and it appears some are late at the party . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCor Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Global Moderator @Jai Dee has created a new thread in the Audio Visual sub-forum with more info on the channel lineup AIS will offer with their HBO content acquisition. AIS to show HBO channels Started by Jai Dee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 True Corp plans to relaunch IPTV service after AIS grabs HBO channels See below 8 Feb 17 The Nation article. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/business/corporate/30305878 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCor Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Quote True Corp plans to relaunch IPTV service after AIS grabs HBO channels Suphakit Vuntanadit, deputy commercial officer of True Corp, said yesterday that his company was planning to reintroduce the IPTV service called “True TV”, which would be available via an Android smart box connected to the Internet, requiring a minimum speed of 15 megabits per second. He said True hoped the IPTV service would appeal to younger customers as an alternative to traditional pay-TV offerings via cable and satellite receivers. Using True’s advanced broadband network, True TV would be able to provide a fast and seamless viewing experience. Fast and seamless viewing experience? On iptv? Oh, dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wreckingcountry Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 so funny! Been using Google Chromecast for 2 years. So the "launch" is a bit fake! Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 38 minutes ago, wreckingcountry said: so funny! Been using Google Chromecast for 2 years. So the "launch" is a bit fake! Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Why is it fake? They will become the first authorized stockist of Google’s online streaming dongle here. AUTHORIZED STOCKIST ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wreckingcountry Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Because I have bought "original Chromecast dongles" via an "authorised" (whatever that means) seller for years!Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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