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Buriram Province - General Category => Internet, computers, communication, technology in Isaan => Topic started by: candy on May 20, 2013, 10:19:34 AM

Title: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: candy on May 20, 2013, 10:19:34 AM
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/telecom/350443/cable-tv-battle-royal
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: candy on May 20, 2013, 10:24:10 AM
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/telecom/350062/true-eager-for-three-licences
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: candy on May 30, 2013, 10:09:49 AM
No shortage of EPL sponsors despite high fees
Published: 30 May 2013 at 00.00 Newspaper section: Business
Cable Thai Holding (CTH), the newly established pay-TV operator, has announced it will gain 5 billion baht from sponsors for its English Premier League (EPL) broadcasts during the 2013-15 seasons.

Main sponsors for the US$15-million package are AP Honda, Toyota, Singha Corporation, Advanced Info Service (AIS) and Thai Airways International.

Three-year sponsorship packages cost $5 million, $10 million and $15 million.

Chief executive Krissanan Ngampatipong said two more brands will be added as main sponsors.

CTH has reserved six channels for EPL broadcasts, all of high-definition quality.

Channel 1 is for live broadcasts and replays for all 380 football matches, Channel 2 for other international sports such as golf, tennis and basketball and Channel 3 for Thai sports.

The fourth and fifth channels are for EPL lifestyle news, while the last is reserved for four-screen monitoring of EPL games.

CTH is building a 500-million-baht studio, which will be equipped with "visualisation in real time" technology that creates 3D presentations.

On hand will be more than 40 commentators from the Siam Sports Channel.

The company will secure foreign partnerships for commentator exchanges such as with Singapore and England.

"EPL sponsorship is quite costly, but we believe it's worth it, as EPL is the most popular sports contest in Thailand," said Jaturon Himathongkom, Singha's sports marketing director.

Singha will celebrate its 80th anniversary this year by organising a special match between Man U and Chelsea in Bangkok on July 13.

Titipong Khiewpaisal, AIS's executive vice-president for marketing, said this is the first time for AIS to be a sponsor of EPL broadcasts in Thailand.

Sponsorship will benefit AIS, the only mobile operator providing EPL viewing through mobile devices, by boosting demand for its mobile third-generation service and thus helping to keep prices affordable, he said. AIS has 30 million subscribers capable of watching EPL matches on their mobiles.

A CTH source said for customers, the basic package of 120 channels ranges from 199-399 baht a month with an additional fee of 500 baht for the 380 EPL games.

Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: SOM LUCK on June 09, 2013, 11:17:12 AM
Are they also offering US National Football League games
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: nookiebear on June 09, 2013, 07:10:17 PM
IF YOU COMMIT A A 36 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION THE COST DROPS TO 599/MONTH BUT YOU WONT BE ABLE TO GET IT UP HERE UNTIL AUGUST
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: binnsy on July 22, 2013, 12:23:27 PM
Anyone seen a CTH van in Muang Buriram?
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: nookiebear on July 22, 2013, 05:33:18 PM
Quote from: binnsy on July 22, 2013, 12:23:27 PM
Anyone seen a CTH van in Muang Buriram?

NO ,But there is one in Korat not far from the Mall ,the office is INSIDE the Suzuki Showroom!
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: Geordie Boy on August 01, 2013, 09:44:04 PM
The CTH dealer is situated  on the main road between HomePro and Big C on the same side of the road, easily spotted as they have a huge PSI sign outside and loads of dishes on the roof.  Was in there last week they are very helpfull and have the system up and running so you can scan thru the channels and see what you actualy get for your money.
There is no cable where I live so having the Sat system installed in time for the EPL, Baht 4,900 plus first months rental, 2,000 refund should you return the kit.  Sorry can't find the phone number at the minute.
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: nookiebear on August 02, 2013, 06:07:00 AM
Quote from: Geordie Boy on August 01, 2013, 09:44:04 PM
The CTH dealer is situated  on the main road between HomePro and Big C on the same side of the road, easily spotted as they have a huge PSI sign outside and loads of dishes on the roof.  Was in there last week they are very helpfull and have the system up and running so you can scan thru the channels and see what you actualy get for your money.
There is no cable where I live so having the Sat system installed in time for the EPL, Baht 4,900 plus first months rental, 2,000 refund should you return the kit.  Sorry can't find the phone number at the minute.
Are you paying the 1,800 box deposit or paying the 200 baht per month rental on it.
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: Geordie Boy on August 02, 2013, 08:00:39 AM
The box deposit is included in the B4,800, no further rental charge.
I took the B899 plus vat on a mothly basis as I did'nt want to sign up to a long contract initially.  As we all know ( I have had True for over  6 years) programme content can change dramatically.  I plan o asses it over, say, 6 months and if it remains OK may'be change to the B599 contract.
Hope this helps?
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: candy on August 05, 2013, 09:32:42 AM
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/news/363019/cth-struggles-to-beat-kick-off
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: nookiebear on August 05, 2013, 10:19:53 AM
Typical fcuking Thailand
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: Antonio on August 05, 2013, 11:35:12 AM
Quote from: nookiebear on August 05, 2013, 10:19:53 AM
Typical fcuking Thailand
Stop messing around and say what you mean. character4  hahaha
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: Beer Leo on August 05, 2013, 11:43:08 AM
Quote from: nookiebear on August 05, 2013, 10:19:53 AM
Typical fcuking Thailand

Yes it very slow, two days from order until installed and working good if you use the supplier close to Big C. When calling Bangkok using the number on CTH homepage the say 20 to 30 days.....this might be longer.

After only one day scrolling true the channels I'll say UBC is the better choice for English speaking users but CTH have the EPL.
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: Adam on August 05, 2013, 01:48:11 PM
Not installed yet, but the wife called the Bangkok number last Friday and they should be coming this Friday (watch this space!!).
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: bonghead on August 06, 2013, 11:32:05 AM
Was at the CTH shop yesterday,and took the &599 three year deal, total cost &24,886 payed upfront, we were told it will be installed today, have now cancelled true vision, which we had for two years    bananadance   party3   bananadance
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: nookiebear on August 06, 2013, 01:38:36 PM
Brave man coughing up for an as yet unproven satellite system
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: Beer Leo on August 06, 2013, 06:11:04 PM
Quote from: bonghead on August 06, 2013, 11:32:05 AM
Was at the CTH shop yesterday,and took the &599 three year deal, total cost &24,886 payed upfront, we were told it will be installed today, have now cancelled true vision, which we had for two years    bananadance   party3   bananadance

That was cheap included installation, dish and box!  :o
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: rufusredtail on August 06, 2013, 06:45:16 PM
$700 in Australia , I get 65 channels , 1 thai , a lot of god tv , no ongoing price once installed that's it.
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: bonghead on August 07, 2013, 10:32:20 AM
Update.  CTH  up and running, installed yesterday, good quality picture just got to get used to the navigation, the booklet that's provided
is in Thai and English,       bananadance
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: candy on September 13, 2013, 08:58:17 AM
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/369365/
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: bartomeer on November 02, 2013, 07:33:11 PM
How is the experience now  with CTH, does the system works good?
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: Adam on November 03, 2013, 08:56:44 AM
Came home from the last ship and the wife has installed and paid for CTH for 3 years from her own money (she just came into some money, with help from me).
Proper woman, watched the footie last night, same as True, but build up all in Thai.
I'll keep True at the moment as my kids love the Disney channels and it is paid for up to April next year.
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: CO-CO on November 03, 2013, 11:35:18 AM
Quote from: Adam on November 03, 2013, 08:56:44 AM
Came home from the last ship and the wife has installed and paid for CTH for 3 years from her own money (she just came into some money, with help from me).
Proper woman, watched the footie last night, same as True, but build up all in Thai.
I'll keep True at the moment as my kids love the Disney channels and it is paid for up to April next year.


I didn't want to burn my bridges with True so I dropped down to a family package from Gold. Now 590 Baht p.m.
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: bonghead on November 04, 2013, 12:08:47 PM
Only one problem with CTH, the information bar, nearly always says NO INFORMATION, so say on Sunday you want to watch a replay of a football match, at a certain time, you got no chance unless you keep checking the TV every hour.    Regards  Illustriousness'    party3                  bananadance
Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: Millo on November 10, 2013, 05:45:58 PM
Armchair supporters..   buttslap

Buriram, Buriram, Buriraaaaam!!!     Buriram, Buriram, Buriraaaam.

Title: Re: Cable T.V. ( True v CTH)
Post by: Adam on November 11, 2013, 07:58:38 AM
It's difficult to go and watch Aston Villa while I am in Thailand!!

Armchair supporters!!