PM Anutin Discusses World Cup 2026 Broadcast with NTBC, Empathizes Private Sector

Thairath•Politics•3d ago

Reader Briefing

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is actively working with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to secure broadcasting rights for the World Cup 2026, while acknowledging the economic challenges faced by the private sector.

•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed discussions with NBTC President Sornbanjerd Boonchaisri about broadcasting the World Cup 2026.
•The government aims to facilitate cooperation, noting it cannot purchase broadcasting rights directly.
•Anutin expressed empathy for the private sector's economic concerns.
•The government is committed to making maximum efforts to ensure Thais can watch the World Cup 2026.

Overview

•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated efforts are being made for Thai people to watch the World Cup 2026.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with NBTC Chairman Sornbanjerd Boonchaisri on May 6, 2026.
•The meeting was a courtesy visit and an update on NBTC's progress and policies.
•Discussions included the possibility of broadcasting the World Cup 2026.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed discussions are ongoing to find methods for broadcasting.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul acknowledged the private sector's economic situation and expressed sympathy.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul affirmed the government's role in facilitating, coordinating, and seeking cooperation, not direct purchase.
•The Prime Minister emphasized the commitment to try their utmost to achieve the goal of broadcasting the World Cup 2026.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

"We must try our utmost to find cooperation."

เราก็ต้องพยายามอย่างเต็มที่ในการหาความร่วมมือ

Anutin Charnvirakul

"The government is ready to facilitate."

รัฐบาลพร้อมอำนวยความสะดวก

Anutin Charnvirakul

"Now, we sympathize with the private sector regarding the economy they have to take care of themselves."

ตอนนี้ก็เห็นใจทางภาคเอกชนในเรื่องของเศรษฐกิจที่เขาจะต้องดูแลตัวเขาเอง

Anutin Charnvirakul

"We must try our utmost to the fullest extent."

จะต้องพยายามอย่างเต็มที่ให้ถึงที่สุด

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(นายกฯ อนุทิน)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand, who is discussing World Cup 2026 broadcast rights.

Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand, who is discussing World Cup 2026 broadcast rights.

Sornbanjerd Boonchaisri(นพ.สรณ บุญใบชัยพฤกษ์)

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

Organization

NBTC(กสทช.)ℹ️

National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, involved in discussions about World Cup 2026 broadcasting.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where the Prime Minister gave a press conference.