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MCOT Public Company

MCOT Public Company
Leadership team

Mr. Sirote Ratanamahatana (Acting Pres & Director)

Ms. Soontareeya Wongsirikul (Exec. VP of Fin. Grp, CFO, Acting EVP of Corp Mgmt Grp & Acting SVP of Corp. Strategy Office)

Ms. Salinee Chimwarun (VP of Accounting Department)

Products/ Services
Broadcasting, Digital Entertainment, Digital Media, Media and Entertainment
Number of Employees
1,000 - 20,000
Headquarters
Huai Khwang, Krung Thep, Thailand
Established
2004
Revenue
20M - 100M
Traded as
BKK:MCOT
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Overview
Location
Summary
MCOT Public Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the mass media business in Thailand. It operates through Television business, Radio broadcasting business, Digital terrestrial television broadcasting business, and Digital and new businesses segments. The company provides digital terrestrial television (TV) broadcasting network services, including a high definition variety and standard definition family channels with programs comprising news and situation report, entertainment, edutainment, general knowledge, and sports; and engages in the production, marketing, and management of broadcasting various informative and entertaining radio programs through a network of 62 central and regional radio stations broadcasting in FM and AM frequencies in the areas of politics, economy, society, foreign affairs, technology, life balance, music, sports, tourism, health and recreation activities, and news reports, as well as public and local interest programs. It is also involved in the production, gathering, storage, and dissemination of news and information through various media platforms, including Modernine Television Station, 9 MCOT HD Channel 30, and radio station network, as well as electronic media comprising website, social media, cooperation, and news exchange with foreign news agencies and other media channels. In addition, the company offers satellite TV rental services; television network services; digital media services through the internet and other platforms; and operates academic and training institute that provides a range of mass media training courses. MCOT Public Company Limited was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.
History

1952–2000

On 10 November 1952, MCOT was established as Thai Television Company Limited. "Thorathat" is the Thai word for television, despite Thailand having no television services at the time. Television services under the name Thai Thorathat started on 24 June 1955 in time for national day celebrations.

In 1977 TTV Radio and Thailand Color Television Channel 9 moved to the present Huai Khwang headquarters in Bangkok and merged to form the Mass Communication Organization of Thailand . In 1970, with the launch of Chong Sam , its newest station, while the original Thai Thorathat network was renamed Chong Kao .

Witthayu Tor Tor Tor later became Radio MCOT on 25 March 1977 and became the nation's first 24-hour radio station.

Color television began in 1970 on TV3 and 1974 on TV9. Chong Kao was renamed Modernine TV in 2002.

2001–present

In 2005, the Ministry of Finance announced their plan to digitize free-to-air television broadcasts nationwide. Trial broadcasts were undertaken, involving 1,000 households in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area.

MCOT has prepared at least three new channels exclusively for digital television, besides the two initial channels, Modernine TV and Channel 3. Though the trials had been long over, the digital channels are still active in test form.

In addition, MCOT would introduce regional television channels for each province in Thailand. Each of these regions will have its own dedicated television channel with localised content compared to national television making it about 80 television channels for a digitised MCOT as part of the state broadcaster's three-year restructuring plan. MCOT was expected to launch its digital terrestrial television services nationally in 2012. MCOT launched digital terrestrial television in 2013, with full service in 2014.

In March 2011, MCOT announced that it is also possible that MCOT may be planning to switch to DVB-T2 in some occasion.

Mission
To promote quality media and communications services across Thai society by creating entertaining and educational content and improving access to communication networks.
Vision
To become Thailand's leading communication service provider and provider of digital content, creating value for our customers, our shareholders, and our society.
Key Team

Mr. Chanchalerm Chukaviroj (Assistant VP of Investor Relations Division)

Mr. Kittipong Khantiratana (Sr. VP of HR Office & Acting Sr. VP of Legal Office and Compliance)

Mr. Sommai Suwannawong (Sr. VP of Office of Marketing and Acting Exec. VP of Marketing & Sales Group)

Ms. Chothip Norasretkul (Sr. VP of Office of Radio)

Ms. Krisana Ubolpheng (Sr. VP of Office of Accounting & Fin. and Acting Sr. VP of Office of Pres)

Mr. Khajohnsak Jaturapattaranon (Sr. VP of Internal Audit Office)

Mr. Thanin Thavonsassanavong (Sr. VP of Office of Network Engineering)

Recognition and Awards
MCOT Public Company has been consistently acknowledged for its accomplishments within various industries, including recognition as Thailand's Best Brand Award in 2016, Digital Media Excellence Award in 2018, and Thailand 4.0 Leadership Award in 2019.
References

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MCOT Public Company
Leadership team

Mr. Sirote Ratanamahatana (Acting Pres & Director)

Ms. Soontareeya Wongsirikul (Exec. VP of Fin. Grp, CFO, Acting EVP of Corp Mgmt Grp & Acting SVP of Corp. Strategy Office)

Ms. Salinee Chimwarun (VP of Accounting Department)

Products/ Services
Broadcasting, Digital Entertainment, Digital Media, Media and Entertainment
Number of Employees
1,000 - 20,000
Headquarters
Huai Khwang, Krung Thep, Thailand
Established
2004
Revenue
20M - 100M
Traded as
BKK:MCOT
Social Media