'Anutin' Working to Ensure Thais Can Watch World Cup 2026

Khaosod•Politics•18d ago

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Thai Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is committed to securing broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the Thai public.

•Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met with NBTC Chairman Sarun Boon-acprakarn.
•The meeting discussed progress on NBTC's missions and policies, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcast.
•The government will facilitate and seek cooperation from the private sector for the World Cup broadcast rights, as it cannot purchase them directly.

•On May 6, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with NBTC Chairman Sarun Boon-acprakarn at Government House.
•Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited NBTC Chairman Sarun Boon-acprakarn to discuss NBTC's progress and policies.
•The discussion included the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for mid-June 2026.
•Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that efforts are being made to find cooperation for the World Cup broadcast.
•The government, unable to purchase broadcast rights directly, will facilitate and seek private sector cooperation.
•The private sector is acknowledged to have economic responsibilities, but the government will endeavor to support the World Cup broadcast.
•Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized a full effort to ensure Thai people can watch the World Cup.
•Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will continue to seek cooperation to secure broadcast rights until the end.

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Anutin Charnvirakul

"We must therefore try our utmost to find cooperation."

เราจึงต้องพยายามอย่างเต็มที่ ในการหาความร่วมมือ

Anutin Charnvirakul

"But the government can facilitate, coordinate, seek, and support cooperation."

แต่รัฐบาลสามารถอำนวยความสะดวก ประสานงาน เสาะแสวงหา สนับสนุนความร่วมมือ

Anutin Charnvirakul

"Will try wholeheartedly to the fullest extent."

จะพยายามอย่างเต็มที่ ให้ถึงที่สุด

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who is working to secure World Cup broadcast rights.

Dr. Sarun Boon-acprakarn(นพ.สรณ บุญใบชัยพฤกษ์)

Chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) who met with Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission(คณะกรรมการกิจการกระจายเสียง กิจการโทรทัศน์ และกิจการโทรคมนาคมแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

The regulatory body whose Chairman met with Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul regarding the World Cup broadcast.