Today marks 1,000 Days Since a Telecom Watchdog Vanished
1,000 days after the True-DTAC merger, Thailand’s telecom market is a duopoly. The NBTC has failed to enforce regulation & merger conditions.
25Nov
22Sep
How The Illusion of Spectrum Crisis Paved the Way for Duopoly Dominance
In Thailand, a recent spectrum auction is presented as a solution to a "spectrum crisis," but instead it killed all competition.
08Sep
The Private Network Sham: Factories Get Free 5G? No — Telcos Get a New Monopoly
Thailand's 5G private network initiative: a controlled ecosystem that benefits a telecom duopoly, not industry innovation. Presented as a bold step toward industrial innovation, an initiative by Thailand’s telecom paper tiger promises to empower enterprises with free private network spectrum. While the NBTC paints a picture of open access, the framework's fine print reveals a different story. Beneath the surface...
07Jul
NBTC Approves Its Own Auction Amid Legal Challenges & MVNO Crisis
The NBTC approves Thailand's controversial spectrum auction amidst a looming legal challenge and the devastating collapse of the nation's MVNO sector.
02Jul
MVNOs Killed by Incompetent Regulator
Thailand's MVNOs are ceasing services. Discover how the NBTC's decade of regulatory neglect has led to the demise of MVNOs.
01Jul
Thailand’s Telecom Auction: Duopoly Wins Big, Public Loses Billions
Thailand's spectrum auction has drawn sharp criticism for allegedly prioritizing the profits of telecom AIS and TRUE over public revenue.