Open MOU document NBTC-SAT VS SAT-True Suddenly chaotic NBTC clearly reiterates the licensee of The NBTC must broadcast the World Cup in accordance with the must carry rule for Thai people to watch TV for free on all channels, while the SAT has made a Memorandum of Understanding to monopolize all copyrights, including IPTV black screen, in violation of the NBTC MOU – SAT intends to seize back 600 million
An MOU between NBTC and SAT on 14 November 2022 confirms that SAT acknowledges the conditions for receiving 600 million baht from the NBTC, in which the Memorandum of Understanding clearly states the purpose of NBTC in providing financial support to the TAS whose licensees are under the supervision of NBTC All types of NBTC (including IPTV operators licensed by the NBTC such as AIS 3BB NT etc.) can legally broadcast the World Cup. as shown in some of the MOU documents
According to the Memorandum of Understanding between the NBTC and the TAS, items 1.2 and 2.2 clearly state that The license holder operates under supervision All types of NBTC currently include a Terrestrial Broadcasting Can, Satellite Transmission, Cable Transmission and IPTV Transmission broadcast FIFA World Cup 2022 (final round) legally according to the rules.
According to clauses 2.8 and 2.8 (2), the TAS agrees to grant licensees under the supervision of the NBTC the right to broadcast the 2022 FIFA World Cup without restrictions on the number of transmissions over channels and systems. or broadcast format Throughout the period specified in Article 2.8 (2), which if SAT waives any rights As mentioned above, this will not affect the rights of the post. NBTC and those involved in any way, where the TAS will proceed to ensure that the Office of the NBTC and related parties may still receive or be able to legally exercise such rights.
In addition, SAT will operate in accordance with this cooperation memorandum. in accordance with the law publishing criteria and regulations set by the NBTC, including the decisions of the relevant current and future NBTC meeting as set out in MOU 2.10
In addition, clause 8.1 of the Memorandum of Understanding clearly states that In terms of repayment of 600 million, if the TAS cannot proceed in accordance with the objectives set out in this memorandum, the Office of the NBTC reserves the right to cancel support for expenses. Including the right to refund any money already supported by SAT, which SAT must refund within 15 days of the notification date.
Compared to the Memorandum of Understanding between SAT and True made on November 19, 2022, which is an agreement between True Four U Station Co, Ltd., True Visions Group Co, Ltd., True Digital Group Co, Ltd. with the Sports Authority of Thailand It can be clearly seen that the Memorandum of Understanding between SAT and TRUE does not comply with the MOU agreement between the NBTC and SAT in many ways. Especially in IPTV and not according to Mr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand. always speak through the media that all NBTC agreements have been properly complied with As shown in some of the MOU documents as follows:
According to the Memorandum of Understanding between SAT and True, as in Article 4, protection of rights states that SAT certifies that The NBTC has notified the licensee of the relevant broadcasting or television broadcasting business. Delivers FIFA World Cup 2022 via IPTV, internet, mobile and OTT systems, whether on websites or mobile applications. set top box and any other equipment In order to protect the rights of Gwir and SAT, they agreed that SAT would not allow the World Cup broadcast to be broadcast on free digital TV channels. to be published on IPTV systems, Internet systems, mobile systems and OTT systems. SAT agrees to return the subsidy to all sponsors immediately.
In addition, the MoU also details rights and benefits The SAT gives True all rights, especially item 2.3, exclusive rights in cable systems, satellite systems, IPTV systems, whether whether it is a paid service or not. without exception It clearly shows that the MoU between SAT and True is contrary to the previously agreed MoU between NBTC and SAT.
Therefore, the black screen of all IPTV operators does not comply with the Must Carry rule, which is the intention of the NBTC in supporting the 600 million budget of the NBTC which wants Thai people to watch TV for free in all ways. thus causing the NBTC to request all refunds from the TAS.
The SAT governor still insists that the SAT complies with the agreement with the NBTC, but when considering the details of the MOU document, it is completely different from the above. Instead, it is only beneficial to True Group’s monopoly. And also against the law of the NBTC, so we must continue to keep an eye on whether the TAS will amend the agreement to be correct in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding made with the NBTC?
