NBTC Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Formichella & Sritawat

การเชื่อมต่อผ่านดาวเทียมสำหรับธุรกิจพลังงานนอกชายฝั่งในประเทศไทย: เหตุใดคำว่า “นอกชายฝั่ง” จึงมิได้หมายความว่าอยู่นอกขอบเขตการกำกับดูแลด้านโทรคมนาคม

Naytiwut Jamallsawat 9 June, 2026

การดำเนินงานด้านพลังงานนอกชายฝั่งในประเทศไทยมักพึ่งพาการสื่อสารผ่านดาวเทียมและเครือข่ายโทรคมนาคมเฉพาะทาง อย่างไรก็ตาม การที่โครงการตั้งอยู่ “นอกชายฝั่ง” มิได้หมายความว่าอยู่นอกขอบเขตการกำกับดูแลด้านโทรคมนาคมของไทยเสมอไป บทความนี้วิเคราะห์ประเด็นทางกฎหมายที่ผู้ประกอบการควรพิจารณาก่อนดำเนินโครงการ … Read More

FBA Reform and Telecommunications Infrastructure: The Limits of Liberalization in Thailand

Naytiwut Jamallsawat 20 May, 2026

The announcement of 29 January 2026, in which the Ministry of Commerce signaled its intention to remove telecommunications services from List 3 of the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999) (FBA), in a manner that corresponds, in regulatory scope, to

Sovereign Skies: Navigating Thailand’s Legal Framework for NGSO Infrastructure

Naytiwut Jamallsawat 18 March, 2026

An in-depth guide to Thailand’s legal and regulatory framework for NGSO satellite infrastructure, covering NBTC licensing, landing rights, local entity requirements and strategic market entry considerations. … Read More

Foreign Satellite Landing in Thailand

Naytiwut Jamallsawat 13 February, 2026

Sequencing State Policy and Telecom Licensing in a Layered Regulatory Framework Foreign satellite operators evaluating Thailand are not facing two separate regulatory regimes. They are navigating a layered framework in which telecommunications licensing and state-level policy considerations operate within the

Thailand’s Media Regulation Strategy for OTT Platforms: Proposals, Progress and Outlook

Naytiwut Jamallsawat 22 December, 2025

Thailand is recalibrating its approach to media regulation in the age of streaming. Over the past year, regulators have unveiled a series of plans affecting digital broadcasting and online video platforms. Unlike what some early reports suggested, there isn’t a

Understanding Regulatory Reasoning in Thailand’s Digital Communications Framework (2025 Update)

Naytiwut Jamallsawat 6 November, 2025

November 2025 A clear and strong regulatory framework oversees Thailand’s telecommunications and media industries (see https://fosrlaw.com/2024/telecommunication-licensing-in-thailand/). The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) creates national strategies for connectivity, data management, and digital transformation. Meanwhile, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications

OTT and the Definition of Television Broadcasting in Thailand

Naytiwut Jamallsawat 22 October, 2025

Over-the-top (OTT) services like streaming platforms are now a vital part of Thailand’s digital landscape. They play a huge role in how people enjoy media, and they’re becoming a focal point for policymakers, courts, and regulators when it comes to

Foreign Satellite Operators in Thailand: NBTC Approval and Equipment Licensing Requirements

John Formichella 28 August, 2025

Thailand is attracting increasing interest from global satellite companies seeking to provide connectivity services within the country. One particular operator, equipped with direct satellite-to-device capabilities, has pointed out the regulatory challenges of entering Thailand without the proper approvals. Although the

Partner-Market Partnerships: Foreign Telcos and Type I Licensing in Thailand

John Formichella 20 August, 2025

Thailand’s Type 1 license regime presents two contrasting stories: on one hand, the fall of many domestic retail MVNOs (see https://fosrlaw.com/2025/thailand-mvno-type-1-license-challenges/); on the other, the steady, behind-the-scenes activity of foreign operators working through partner-market agreements. Our accompanying articles help explain these different paths, showing why local MVNOs faced challenges while foreign carriers continue to use Type 1 licensing to support enterprises. … Read More

Why The NBTC Might Say No: Unraveling Thailand’s Type III License Rejections

Naytiwut Jamallsawat 5 August, 2025

NBTC’s Discretionary Rejections of Type III License Applications Thailand’s telecom regulator, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), has shown that meeting formal criteria on paper does not guarantee license approval. The NBTC actively exercises discretion to deny Type III