PM & NBTC Chair Discuss World Cup 2026 Broadcast for Thais

Matichon•Politics•117d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Prime Minister is actively seeking solutions to ensure the public can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with the NBTC Chairman to discuss broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
•The government aims to find a way for Thai citizens to view the tournament.
•Efforts are being made to secure cooperation, potentially from the private sector, though the government cannot purchase the rights itself.

Overview

•On May 6, at 6:10 PM, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with NBTC Chairman Dr. Sornan Boonbaichai.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and NBTC Chairman Dr. Sornan Boonbaichai discussed methods to ensure Thai citizens can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the government is trying its best to find cooperation for the broadcast.
•The meeting occurred at Government House.
•The discussion was held to explore ways for the Thai public to access the 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcast.
•Thai citizens' ability to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup is currently under discussion.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized that efforts will be made to the fullest extent to achieve the goal.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

"We must try our best to find cooperation."

เราก็ต้องพยายามอย่างเต็มที่ในการหาความร่วมมือ

Anutin Charnvirakul

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

จะต้องพยายามอย่างเต็มที่ให้ถึงที่สุด

Key Entities

Person

Prime Minister(นายกรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️

The current Prime Minister of Thailand, involved in discussions about broadcasting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The current Prime Minister of Thailand and Minister of Interior, who is seeking solutions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcast.

NBTC Chairman(ปธ.กสทช.)

The Chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), who met with the Prime Minister regarding the 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcast.

Dr. Sornan Boonbaichai(นพ.สรณ บุญใบชัยพฤกษ์)

The Chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), who had a discussion with Thailand's Prime Minister.

Organization

National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission(คณะกรรมการกิจการกระจายเสียง กิจการโทรทัศน์ และกิจการโทรคมนาคมแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

The regulatory body in Thailand responsible for broadcasting and telecommunications, whose chairman met with the Prime Minister.

NBTC(กสทช.)ℹ️

Abbreviation for the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, involved in discussions about the 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcast.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where the Prime Minister of Thailand met with the NBTC Chairman on May 6.