Introduction

NAT-tv is the first Thai-language, satellite TV station located outside Thailand. It was established, in June 2003, as a joint venture between Thai-American businessman, a veteran in the U.S. satellite TV business, and one of the largest media groups in Thailand with more than US$ 1 million investment.

Channel Profile

NAT-tv is a free-to-air, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week broadcasting channel. Its main purpose is to serve overseas Thai and Laotian people, as well as other ethnic-group viewers who can understand Thai language, with a quality and unique TV programming.

Coverage Areas & Population

NAT-tv broadcasts via a satellite, Telstar-5, hovering over the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Texas at an altitude of 23,000 miles above the earth. The footprint of Telstar-5 covers United States, Canada and other 15 countries in Central America with 1.5 million prospect customers. Viewers need proper Ku-band satellite dishes and set-top boxes to enjoy the quality programs.

Program Contents

About 80-90% of our programs will originate and produced in Thailand. The program content includes current local and internationa news, Thai cultural shows, drama, entertainment, sports, variety and talk shows focusing inside Thailand and around the world. The rest of 10-20 % will be produced in USA which will mostly cover news and activities of local Thai, Laos and other ethnic groups across USA and Canada and Central America.