SAT confirms compliance with Memorandum of Understanding, NBTC explains that the court rejects the application for IPTV stating that the principle that must be carried has been met
According to the Office of the Broadcasting Commission television business And the National Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has the most urgent letter in Sor Tor Chor 2305/54243 dated November 30, 2022, the most urgent letter in Sor Tor Chor 2305/53709 dated 28 November 2022 and the most urgent letter No. SorThor. 2305/53355 dated November 24, 2022, notifying the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) to comply with the 3 books and comply with the conditions. and the objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Supporting the Cost of Buying Live Broadcast Rights from the 2022 World Cup (Final Stage) dated 14 November 2022 in clause 2.2, clause 2.4, clause 2.8 and clause 2.10.
“Big Kong” Dr. revealed. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), that SAT, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports Note that SAT did not neglect to comply with the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Supporting Expenses for the Purchase of Live Broadcast Rights of the 2022 World Cup Final dated November 14, 2022 because T. has received the rights to broadcast, broadcast, broadcast and broadcast live the World Cup 2022 between 20 November – 18 December 2022 in Doha, Qatar from the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) according to the Privilege license agreement, publication dated 20 November 2022
Subsequently, the SAT has agreed to grant the right to broadcast the picture, sound, and broadcast of the World Cup with the NBTC Office and the licensee under the supervision of the NBTC, who will support the cost of purchasing the copyright of live broadcasting of the World Cup according to the cooperation memorandum. In terms of support for the cost of purchasing the rights to broadcast live coverage of the 2022 World Cup (final round) dated November 14, 2022, SAT has complied with the conditions set out in the memorandum of agreement in clause 2.2, 2.4 , 2.8 and 2.10 are absolutely correct.
“In addition, it has complied with the announcement of the NBTC Office regarding the guidelines for the implementation of the NBTC announcement regarding the criteria for broadcasting television broadcasting services in general, dated June 5, 2020, which sets out the criteria for broadcast television. broadcasting services In general (Rhaiad Cario), which tries to encourage people to receive television services. which is a thoroughly public service However, it must be subject to intellectual property laws. including copyright law.”
The SAT Governor added that Later, the facts emerged that there is an internet TV service provider. providing broadcasting services, broadcasting the 2022 World Cup through IPTV and OTT systems without the permission of the broadcasting rights holder, broadcasting the 2022 World Cup live. of SAT, and there is absolutely no compensation for those who have received said right Consequently, the rightful holder of SAT filed a lawsuit against that Internet TV service provider. Being a defendant to the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court Intellectual Property and copyright infringement Including granting the court a temporary protection order The defendant is prohibited from broadcasting the broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2022, which the Court has issued an order temporary protection as required. Subsequently, the defendant filed a complaint with the court. Ask the court to revoke the order in question.
“The court has issued an order rejecting the defendant’s petition. by reasoning that The right to broadcast the broadcast of the 2022 World Cup final that SAT gives the right only to those who are entitled by the SAT according to the announcement of the NBTC, which seeks to allow the public to choose to watch television in many channels. Both are in free TV, satellite, cable and terrestrial TV systems It is not just an IPTV (IPTV) system, which can be considered as the implementation of the main objective of Must Carry.
“In addition, the defendant only has 900,000 clients, which is not a large number. compared to the number of people in Thailand who watched the live broadcast of the World Cup this time Neither was clearly evidence that the defendant was harmed in any way. In addition to the claim that He had to comply with the Must Carry principle as published by the NBTC only, and the defendant did not pay any compensation. There is only the benefit of collecting service fees from users. If the defendant is allowed to continue broadcasting the 2022 World Cup (final round) broadcast on IPTV and OTT systems, it will cause more damage to the licensee.”
The SAT Governor came to the conclusion that From the above facts He is the subject of legal proceedings for infringement of intellectual property and copyright. For those who have received the right to broadcast the World Cup 2022 broadcast from SAT, whose rights SAT must respect and exercise the legal rights of those to whom such rights have been granted It is irrelevant. and it does not affect the performance of duties as stated in the cooperation memorandum between the NBTC Office and the TAS in any way The TAS hereby confirms that it has complied with the conditions. according to the agreement Specifically, fully in accordance with clauses 2.2, 2.4, 2.8 and 2.10.
