Over one hundred participants took part in the capacity building session in Pattaya on December 2.

They were mainly from government agencies, radio broadcasters, consumer organisations, media associations and other stakeholders from the Digital Radio broadcast technologies sector.

The specialists are closely concerned with standards, services, hybrid radio and future trends of media consumption.

Discussions centred on the evolution of Radio Broadcasting and lessons learned in Thailand, International Case Studies, Digital Radio implementation strategies and practical guidelines to implement Digital Radio in Thailand.

The project is led by Orasri Srirasa, Division Director of Broadcasting Bureau of NBTC.

NBTC is a strong supporter of ABU activities and a member of ABU representing the converged media regulators.

ABU will continue to collaborate with NBTC and ITU to facilitate the digital radio broadcasting development in ASEAN region as well as in the Pacific and SAARC regions.