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Future of the Thai Telecommunications in the Age of Convergence: NBTC’s perspective

The 17 th Asia Telecom Information Exchange (ATIE), New Delhi, 6 th May 2013. Future of the Thai Telecommunications in the Age of Convergence: NBTC’s perspective . Dr. Suthiphon Thaveechaiyagarn National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commissioner. 1.Background at a glance.

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Future of the Thai Telecommunications in the Age of Convergence: NBTC’s perspective

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  1. The 17th Asia Telecom Information Exchange (ATIE), New Delhi, 6th May 2013 Future of the Thai Telecommunications in the Age of Convergence: NBTC’s perspective Dr. SuthiphonThaveechaiyagarn National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commissioner

  2. 1.Background at a glance Failure in conducting the previous auction Mission was impossible !

  3. 2. Successful regulatory tasks Before NBTC establishment After NBTC establishment New regulatory task of NBTC = Spectrum Auction

  4. 3. Sequence of auction process Effort to facilitate auction: Revision Risk of leftover licenses Inefficient use of spectrum The spilt 5 MHz attracts new entrants Encourage competition as a whole Prevent spectrum hoarding Both legal and social measures

  5. 3. Sequence of auction process Regulatory obstacles Before auction After auction 1. Question and call for clarification done by the Senate, Representative, National Anti-Corruption Commission File petition to Administrative Court to revoke provisional injunction on former auction 2. 7 Lawsuits at the Administrative Court 2. Revise regulations to facilitate the implementation of auction 3. Storm of public criticism and misunderstanding by misleading info 3. Deal with attempt to revoke/ suspend the auction by affected party Auction conducted Oct 2012

  6. 3. Sequence of auction process • 12-year lack behind other countries What’ve we been through? • No absolute regulations like one-size-fits-all model.

  7. 3. Sequence of auction process Regulatory obstacles • Public under Problems

  8. 3. Sequence of auction process Regulatory obstacles How to overcome?

  9. 3. Sequence of auction process Assessment by the ITU

  10. 4. Next challenge of regulatory tasks new context of technological convergence Technological Convergence between Telecommunications Media and ICT’s • Regulation should be imposed only where necessary and must not block market development

  11. 4. Next challenge of regulatory tasks

  12. 5. Conclusion Increasing cooperation at both regional and international levels

  13. Thank you ขอบคุณครับ/ค่ะ Q&A?

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