Thailand's digital TV licences expire in April 2029, and as of late October 2026 the post-2029 approach is still undecided. Buildings designed today will run for decades, so flexibility matters more than guessing the outcome.
| Topic | Status |
|---|---|
| Broadcasting Master Plan 3 | In force 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2030 |
| Digital TV roadmap | 2 of 4 parts endorsed on 21 Oct 2026 (business promotion, consumer protection) |
| Spectrum allocation and regulation | Pending |
| Auction method | Proposal to have MUX operators bid instead of channels, under analysis |
| C-Band satellite | Whether 3700–4200 MHz goes to mobile by 2029, pending sharing study |
| MUX licences | End in 2028 |
The NBTC board is also in a dispute over its chairman, so this may change.
Multi-source headend, mounting for both C-Band and KU-Band dishes, LTE/5G and C-Band 5G filters, spare fiber or conduit for IPTV/FTTR, spare riser and room space, complete documentation.
Sources: Bangkok Biz News, 21 Oct 2026 · Thansettakij, 24 Sep 2026 · Posttoday, 22 Jun 2026
