Dialogue opposing the merger of True-DTAC anti monopoly Offer a solution to sell to someone else to take care of instead.
On February 18 at 13.00, the Consumer Organization Council (Exam.) held a discussion on the topic “True-Dtac deals must be transparent. The NBTC must listen to consumers” via Facebook Live. “Consumer Organization Council”
Ms. Saree Ong Somwang, secretary-general of the Exam Department, said that the merger clearly affects consumers. less choice There is a digital inequality. Telecommunication rights will also decrease. The exit is the Office of the Broadcasting Commission. television business And the National Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) must not allow the merger. , Allowing players to provide a mobile phone virtual network (MVNO) has increased with the promotion measures from the NBTC, along with increasing the number of players. Moreover, nowadays operators are taking advantage of consumers a lot, such as allowing fraudulent SMS messages, informal loans, gambling.
Mr. Somkiat Tangkitvanich Chairman of the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) said that the merger between True DTAC will have a negative impact. when merged There will be only 2 service providers, which is likely to have a monopoly. because consumers do not have the power to reserve as they should which a regulatory organization such as the NBTC has to take care of There is an offer: 1. No merger or sell the company to other people along with sharing infrastructure to reduce costs 2. can combine But there is a condition to return the combined spectrum. Let’s organize auctions for new players. 3. can combine Along with promoting the formation of MVNOs, MVNOs are not easily born and difficult to supervise. However, it should be considered that there is no monopoly. Don’t let there be monopoly and go find a solution.
Mr. Prawit Leesathaphonwongsa, NBTC commissioner, said that the House of Representatives has set up a dedicated committee. The NBTC, Office of the Trade Competition Commission (NRK) were summoned for a meeting to clarify the progress of the merger periodically. The committee concluded that The state must have the power to oversee the telecommunications business merger process. to protect the interests of the people The pros and cons must be considered. Sharing Infrastructure Together In addition, the case studies of the European Union Conditions have been made after the merger. for example to distribute the frequency spectrum Distribution of signal towers to new players Increase the number of MVNO players. However, long-term study of the market conditions is required. After the merger
Ms. Sarinee Achawanuntakul, an independent economics scholar, said that she observed that the two companies exchanged information with each other. have a negotiation Before the merger was announced causing unfairness in competition. It is viewed that the NBTC has a duty to supervise actions that cause unfair competition. The NBTC has to set up a process from the first day that the merger was announced. together need to request information and having to set up independent consultants
