Thailand, located in Southeast Asia, is a country with diverse topography ranging from mountains in the north to a large central plain and coastal regions. This geographical diversity impacts the distribution of its population of approximately 71 million, with dense urbanisation in Bangkok and other major cities, and sparse habitation in rural regions. Thailand's telecommunications sector is advanced with widespread internet and mobile phone coverage, even in remote areas, due to the government's Universal Service and "Thailand 4.0" initiatives aimed at digitalisation. There is a growing emphasis on renewable energy with solar, wind and bioenergy being actively explored, but the majority of power generation still comes from fossil fuels. The technology sector is a major government focus, with the country launching its Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) digital free trade hub.

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Region-3
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Regulatory Body
National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission NBTC
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Mobile Network Operators

The are 5 companies operating mobile networks in this region.

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AIS

Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS) is the largest GSM mobile phone operator in Thailand. The company was established in April 1985, initially as a computer rental business. It transitioned to the telecommunications sector in October 1990, launching analog 900 MHz mobile phone services under a 20-year monopoly concession from the Telephone Organization of Thailand (TOT). AIS was also the first company permitted to operate on the GSM-900 frequency. The company became publicly listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on 5 November 1991. AIS is currently under the control of...
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dtac, formally known as Total Access Communication Public Company Limited, is a telecommunications company based in Thailand. Founded in August 1989, dtac has grown to become one of the largest mobile operators in the country. The company is owned by Telenor Group, a Norwegian multinational telecommunications company, which holds a majority share. Telenor's involvement in dtac began in 2001, and it has since increased its stake to over 65%. The remaining shares are publicly traded on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
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National Telecom Public Company Limited (NT) is a telecommunications company based in Thailand. Established in 2020, it is a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Finance. The company was formed through the merger of CAT Telecom Public Company Limited and TOT Public Company Limited, two of Thailand's major telecommunications companies. The amalgamation aimed to strengthen the national telecommunications infrastructure and enhance Thailand's digital economy capabilities. The company provides a range of telecommunications services, including fixed line, mobile, internet and digital...

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TOT

TOT Public Company Limited, known in Thai as ทีโอที, is a state-owned telecommunications company in Thailand. It was originally established in 1954 and later corporatised in 2002. Formerly known as the Telephone Organization of Thailand and TOT Corporation Public Company Limited, TOT's primary focus is on fixed line telephony. In 2021, TOT PCL underwent a merger with CAT Telecom, resulting in a name change to National Telecom Public Company Limited.

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TrueMove H is a mobile telecommunication operator in Thailand. It is a subsidiary of True Corporation, making it the second largest operator in the country. TrueMove H was formed by Real Move Co., Ltd. and True Move H Universal Communication Co., Ltd., both subsidiaries of True Corporation. The company operates on 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz frequencies, granted by Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission.

The company's predecessor, TrueMove, began operating on a GSM 1800 MHz network until its license expired in 2013. TrueMove H's origins date back to 2000 when...

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