Supamas denies MCOT and Thai PBS merger rumors

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

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Minister Supamas Isarapakkadi dismissed reports of a merger between MCOT and Thai PBS as mere rumors.

•Supamas Isarapakkadi denied reports of a merger between MCOT and Thai PBS on September 15, 2026.
•Supamas Isarapakkadi stated that MCOT executives had not been notified of any merger plans.
•MCOT is working closely with the State Enterprise Policy Office (SEPO) to prevent long-term financial losses.
•Supamas Isarapakkadi urged MCOT personnel not to panic and assured them of organizational stability.

•On September 15, 2026, Supamas Isarapakkadi gave an interview at Government House.
•Supamas Isarapakkadi stated that the reported merger of MCOT and Thai PBS is only a rumor citing sources from the Ministry of Finance.
•Supamas Isarapakkadi confirmed that MCOT executives have not received any notification regarding a merger.
•MCOT is currently working closely with the State Enterprise Policy Office (SEPO) to address long-term losses.
•Supamas Isarapakkadi emphasized that any changes to the organization must be for the better to maintain employee morale and security.
•MCOT is currently in a transition period for executives and is adjusting its programming to be more beneficial.
•Supamas Isarapakkadi noted that MCOT possesses television, radio, platforms, technology, assets, and knowledgeable personnel but must adapt to remain stable in a competitive world.

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Supamas Isarapakkadi(ศุภมาส อิศรภักดี)

Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office who supervises MCOT.

MCOT(อสมท.)ℹ️

An organization possessing television, radio, and digital platforms currently under supervision to prevent losses.

Thai PBS(ไทยพีบีเอส)ℹ️

An organization mentioned in rumors regarding a merger with MCOT.

State Enterprise Policy Office (SEPO)(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการนโยบายรัฐวิสาหกิจ (สคร.))

The office working closely with MCOT to ensure the organization does not suffer losses.

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

The ministry cited as the source of the merger rumors.

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Supamas Isarapakkadi gave the interview on September 15, 2026.