Category: Thailand

The Wi-Fi Alliance and the Faculty of Medicine at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, have successfully completed a seven-month pilot project exploring the use of 6 GHz Wi-Fi technology in healthcare. The trial, which took place at the Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute in Bali, demonstrated how 6 GHz Wi-Fi can enhance medical education and training by supporting high-speed streaming, AR/VR applications, and data-intensive tasks in dense environments.

The pilot, integrated into the hospital’s curriculum, highlighted the benefits of unlocking the full 6 GHz spectrum, improving network capacity and connectivity while reducing congestion. This supports advanced technologies like AR and VR for real-time medical applications. The project is seen as key to improving healthcare delivery in Thailand and contributing to the country’s broader digital transformation in line with its National Vision 2030.

The event featured a collaborative workshop with industry leaders and stakeholders, including Intel, Meta, and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), discussing the future of Wi-Fi technology in healthcare. The successful trial underscores the importance of regulatory access to the full 6 GHz spectrum for high-performance connectivity and fostering innovation in sectors like healthcare, telemedicine, and medical research.

For more information kindly click here: Official Announcement

On June 4, 2024, Clinical Professor Dr. Saran Boonbaichaiphruek, NBTC Chairman, and Mr. Trairat Wiriyasirikul, Acting Secretary-General of the NBTC, represented Thailand at the 2024 Council-24 session in Geneva, Switzerland. Discussions at the meeting covered strategic planning, policy implementation, budgeting, and setting the direction of ITU’s operations from 2024-2027, focusing on tasks such as determining frequency bands, developing telecommunications standards, and reducing the digital divide. Thai representatives highlighted ITU’s role in promoting inclusive, safe, and sustainable AI use and emphasized Thailand’s commitment to supporting ITU’s mission. Important topics included the construction of ITU’s new headquarters and support for Palestine’s telecommunications sector rehabilitation. This marks Thailand’s second official participation in the Council-24 meeting, showcasing its proactive engagement in international telecommunications affairs.

In a move aimed at enhancing consumer awareness and protection, the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) in Thailand has recently issued a statement introducing comprehensive labeling standards for personal computers and related equipment. The new guidelines, effective from November 1, 2023, apply exclusively to products sold within the country.

The key requirement of the new standards is that product labels must prominently feature the Thai language, ensuring accessibility for local consumers. However, the guidelines also allow for additional information to be provided in foreign languages to cater to the diverse consumer base.

The detailed label for personal computers must include the following information, providing consumers with a clear and transparent understanding of the product:

1. Name of the type of goods
2. Manufacturer’s name or trademark registered in Thailand
3. Name or trademark of the person who ordered or imported it into Thailand
4. Country of manufacture (for imported goods)
5. Location of the producer or importer in Thailand
6. Size, dimensions, quantity, volume, or weight of the goods
7. Product details, including screen size, CPU, GPU, memory, storage, and operating system
8. Instructions for use
9. Recommendations for use or storage
10. Date of manufacture
11. Information about product development, production, and spare parts
12. Product quality guarantee period, spare parts reserve, and service center contact information (if applicable)

The OCPB emphasizes that these labeling standards are designed to empower consumers by providing them with comprehensive information about the products they purchase, fostering transparency and informed decision-making.

For businesses involved in the manufacturing, ordering, or importing of personal computers and related equipment in Thailand, compliance with these labeling standards is now mandatory. The guidelines are set to contribute to a more accountable and consumer-friendly marketplace.

The official announcement and detailed guidelines can be accessed on the Office of the Consumer Protection Board’s website. Stakeholders and the general public are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new standards, and businesses are advised to ensure swift compliance to avoid any regulatory implications.

National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has decided to use frequency 5.425- 6.425 GHz as telecommunication equipment for radio communication.

https://ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/documents/140D100S0000000004200.pdf

Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) announced the revision of requirements for electrical and electronics products on August 27, 2021. Thus, TISI withdrawn standard TIS 1195-2561 for audio, video, and similar electronic apparatus and restored TIS 1195-2536 for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use: safety requirements. The standard covers the following categories of products:
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Radio receiving apparatus

Television receiving apparatus

Amplifiers

Independent load transducers and source transducers 

Motor-driven apparatus

Other apparatus to be used in combination with the above-mentioned apparatus, e.g. supply apparatus, battery eliminators, antenna amplifiers

Electronic musical instruments

Electronic accessories, e.g. self-contained tone generator

TISI also informs that standard TIS 62368 Book 1-2563 on audio/video, information and communication technology equipment will be released in the nearest future. The upcoming standard will apply to more than 20 categories of products and replace standard TIS 1195-2536.

Thus, prior to enforcement, TIS 62368 Book 1-2563 electrical and electronic products must meet the requirements of TIS 1195-2536.

The original text of the TISI announcement you can find here. 

Thailand Regulatory Authority (The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission) has released a new standard (NBTC TS1038-2564) for the use of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in the 24.05 GHz to24.25 GHz band. The new standard came inforce  on March 12, 2021.