Thailand Television Channels

PAY TV
IBC : CNNI
Thai Sky : CNNI and TNT & Cartoons Network
UTV: CNNI and TNT & Cartoon Network

FREE TV
Channel 5
Channel 7
Channel 9
Channel 11
ITV

IBC & Thai Sky broadcasting systems

MMDS ( Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Systems )
Subscribers receive programmes on microwave antennae. Signals are then reduced by down converters to standard UHF channels and unencrpted for reception on ordinary TV sets. MMDS transmitters cover Bangkok and nine other major cities.

DTH ( Direct to Home satellite-delivered service )
Subscribers are provided with intefrated Ku-band reciever-decoders ( IRD's ) and satellite antennas 60 cm in diameter. It operates in parallel with the MMDS network.

IBC subscription rates

MMDS
5,000 bath deposit; 2,600 baht installation caharge; 800 baht monthly subscription fee in Bangkok for nine channels, 550 baht in the provinces for five channels. No extra charge for three outlets.

DTH
2,600 baht sign up fee; 5,500 baht licence fee for five years; 90 baht monthly rental for satellite receiver-decoder; 800 baht monthly subscribtion fee per outlet.

Thai Sky subscription rates
MMDS
2,000 baht advance payment for four months; 800 baht monthly subscription fee for Bangkok and surrounding districts for nine channels, 500 baht in provinces for five channels.

DTH
5,000 baht licence fee; 2,500 baht installation charge; 500 baht charge for ancillary equipment; 800 baht monthly subscription fee per outlet.

UTV
Broadcasting systems
Fibre optic cable - TV signals from all sources are converted into optical signals at the UTV station. They then pass through the underground fibre optic cable network to the nodes (RCU) of UTV and are reconverted into TV signals. From here they are transmitted via coaxiable cable and dispersed directly to subscribers. This Hybrid Fibre / Coaxial System allows for interactive communication - From your home to their station and vice versa. Serviced area cover Greater Bangkok and Khon Khaen.

Subscribtion rates
2,600 baht installation fee with an additional 1,000 baht for each extra outlet; 500 baht deposit for UTV box per outlet; 800 baht monthly subscription fee for nine channels or 400 baht for three channels and 180 baht per each additional outlet.

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This page last updated on 17th August 1997.

PAY TV IBC : CNNI Thai Sky : CNNI and TNT & Cartoons Network UTV: CNNI and TNT & Cartoon Network	FREE TV Channel 5 Channel 7 Channel 9 Channel 11 ITV
IBC & Thai Sky broadcasting systems
MMDS ( Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Systems ) Subscribers receive programmes on microwave antennae. Signals are then reduced by down converters to standard UHF channels and unencrpted for reception on ordinary TV sets. MMDS transmitters cover Bangkok and nine other major cities.	DTH ( Direct to Home satellite-delivered service ) Subscribers are provided with intefrated Ku-band reciever-decoders ( IRD's ) and satellite antennas 60 cm in diameter. It operates in parallel with the MMDS network.
IBC subscription rates
MMDS 5,000 bath deposit; 2,600 baht installation caharge; 800 baht monthly subscription fee in Bangkok for nine channels, 550 baht in the provinces for five channels. No extra charge for three outlets.	DTH 2,600 baht sign up fee; 5,500 baht licence fee for five years; 90 baht monthly rental for satellite receiver-decoder; 800 baht monthly subscribtion fee per outlet.
Thai Sky subscription rates MMDS 2,000 baht advance payment for four months; 800 baht monthly subscription fee for Bangkok and surrounding districts for nine channels, 500 baht in provinces for five channels.	DTH 5,000 baht licence fee; 2,500 baht installation charge; 500 baht charge for ancillary equipment; 800 baht monthly subscription fee per outlet.
UTV Broadcasting systems Fibre optic cable - TV signals from all sources are converted into optical signals at the UTV station. They then pass through the underground fibre optic cable network to the nodes (RCU) of UTV and are reconverted into TV signals. From here they are transmitted via coaxiable cable and dispersed directly to subscribers. This Hybrid Fibre / Coaxial System allows for interactive communication - From your home to their station and vice versa. Serviced area cover Greater Bangkok and Khon Khaen.	Subscribtion rates 2,600 baht installation fee with an additional 1,000 baht for each extra outlet; 500 baht deposit for UTV box per outlet; 800 baht monthly subscription fee for nine channels or 400 baht for three channels and 180 baht per each additional outlet.