One hundred and twenty million baht (about US$3.6 million) is being spent on the launch of the channel to cover the ASEAN Summit and promote cultural exchanges between member nations. The programs will be in the native language of each country with English subtitles. Funding for the 24-hour channel, which will continue after the summit, would be divided between Thai government and the state-run MCOT. "This ASEAN channel will be an important tool in strengthening relations and exchanging culture among the ten ASEAN countries and to link their people together," said Sathit. (Source: philstar.com)
Satnews Daily
October 22nd, 2009
SatBroadcasting: SatTV Channel For ASEAN Could Be Permanent
One hundred and twenty million baht (about US$3.6 million) is being spent on the launch of the channel to cover the ASEAN Summit and promote cultural exchanges between member nations. The programs will be in the native language of each country with English subtitles. Funding for the 24-hour channel, which will continue after the summit, would be divided between Thai government and the state-run MCOT. "This ASEAN channel will be an important tool in strengthening relations and exchanging culture among the ten ASEAN countries and to link their people together," said Sathit. (Source: philstar.com)