33 universities to launch TV bid

TUESDAY, JUNE 04, 2013
33 universities to launch TV bid

Thirty three universities have joined hands in bidding for a digital TV channel.

 
Including Thammasat University, the consortium will consist of 26 state-owned universities and 6 private universities, according to Thammasat rector Somkid Lertpaitoon. 
  Together, they will put up the initial fund of Bt200 million, sufficient to bid for a public TV license.
The bidding is expected to take place during September-October.