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Why so few MVNOs? It’s the economics. An in-depth look at MVNOs in Thailand Under the NBTC Type 1 License?

John Formichella 18 August, 2025

Thailand’s telecom regulator, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), has introduced the Type 1 telecommunications license to encourage more competition among service providers, including Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). These operators, by design, don’t own their own telecommunications infrastructure

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

Thailand’s Media Revolution: Navigating Broadcasting, OTT, and Film Laws in 2025

Naytiwut Jamallsawat 29 July, 2025

Thailand’s media landscape is undergoing a seismic shift in 2025! From stringent NBTC broadcasting rules to emerging OTT regulations and film censorship reforms, the Kingdom is balancing innovation with tradition. Discover lucrative incentives for foreign productions—up to 30% cash rebates—and navigate compliance challenges with expert insights from Formichella & Sritawat. Dive into the future of Thailand’s media revolution today! … Read More

Thailand’s NBTC vs. ITU: Navigating Telecom Rules with a Local Twist

Naytiwut Jamallsawat 24 July, 2025

Thailand Telecommunications: Does the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission align with the International Telecommunications Union Guidelines? Although the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) (see https://fosrlaw.com/2021/thailands-telecommunications-business-act/) considers the guidelines of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), it often aligns with these

Thailand’s Data Center Growth: Energy Supply & Nuclear Prospects

John Formichella 2 July, 2025

Thailand is experiencing a significant surge in data center development, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) applications. This expansion presents both opportunities and challenges, particularly in terms of energy needs and sustainability. Energy Demands of AI Data

Thailand Space Law Introduction: National Legal, Regulatory, and Policy Framework

Formichella Sritawat 5 December, 2024

Formichella & Sritawat December 2024 The draft Space Activities Act (Draft Act) is a comprehensive national space law that regulates space affairs and activities supporting its space sector. These include the registration of space objects and the management of aid

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Foreign Satellite Services in Thailand

Formichella Sritawat 3 October, 2023

The telecommunications market in Thailand has liberalized since the passage of the Telecommunications Business Act (TBA) of 2001 (see Thailand’s Telecommunications Business Act). Before 2001, the telecommunications sector in Thailand operated under a concession structure whereby an operator would build, transfer, and operate networks under a specific period with the Government of Thailand. … Read More

Cloud Services & Telecommunication Licensing in Thailand

Formichella Sritawat 19 September, 2023

The primary reason is there is, in fact, a cloud service license requirement from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) in Thailand. … Read More

Mergers and Telecommunication Market Regulatory Obligations – Thailand

Formichella Sritawat 27 September, 2022

As technology and telecommunications continue to converge at blinding speed, other sectors are joining the party with equally breathtaking acceleration. An example is the automotive sector, wherein the automotive sector converges with the telecommunications and technology sectors. … Read More

Thailand’s Telecommunications Business Act

Formichella Sritawat 1 November, 2021

The TBA does not impose foreign shareholding restrictions on Type I licensed operators. However, foreign nationals or companies with majority foreign ownership must obtain a Foreign Business License under most circumstances from the Ministry of Commerce to operate their business. … Read More