Thai Digital TV Faces Existential Crisis Amidst 80% Ad Revenue Drop
Thailand's digital television sector is facing a severe business crisis, with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) reporting an 80% drop in advertising revenue. Projections suggest only around 10 channels may survive the next license renewal in 2029.
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