House, The Cabinet acknowledged the request for budget support to procure broadcasting rights for the 33rd Olympic Games and the 17th Paralympic Games in Paris, Republic. France from the NBTC Fund in the NBTC Office.
Mrs. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the Cabinet has acknowledged the request for budget support to procure the rights to broadcast the 33rd Olympic Games and the 2nd Paralympic Games. 17th in Paris, French Republic From the Broadcasting Research and Development Fund Television business and telecommunications business (NBTC Fund) in the Office of the Broadcasting Commission. Television business and the National Telecommunications Commission (NBTC Office) in the budget amount of 435,000,000 baht as proposed by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (NBTC).
Operations to achieve live broadcasting of the 33rd Olympic Games and the 17th Paralympic Games in Paris, French Republic. The Sports Authority of Thailand Committee No. 2/2024 on Jun
e 6, 2024 resolved to approve in principle the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) to request budget support for the procurement of copyrights for broadcasting the program. The said two sports competitions amount to 435,000,000 baht, including related taxes from the National Sports Development Fund. and other related agencies and have SAT propose such action to the Cabinet for information and assignment of further action. And when SAT receives budget support in procuring copyrights for live broadcasting. finished Proceed strictly according to the attached announcement of the NBTC Office. For transparency and fairness To give people and youth, including the underprivileged, the opportunity to access viewing and join in sending encouragement to the athletes of the Thai national team through this live broadcast.
Therefore, SAT has requested budget support. From the National Sports Development Fund is the first priority. The resolution of the National Sports Development Fund Executive Committee at the meeting No.
3/2024 on June 6, 2024 agreed in principle to procure the rights to broadcast live broadcasts of both sports competitions. such So that the public can follow and support athletes free of charge. But because of the National Sports Development Fund Supporting the hosting of many important international competitions such as the Volleyball Nations League 2024 Finals and the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. As a result, there is insufficient budget to support the acquisition of the rights to broadcast live broadcasts of these 2 sports events, and the SAT is requested to request budget support from the NBTC office and related agencies first. In order not to affect the financial status of the National Sports Development Fund. and if the said budget is not supported or received some budget support National Sports Development Fund It will be submitted to the National Sports Development Fund Executive Committee for consideration again. and to be in line with the laws/regulations related to requesting budget support
for such operations from the NBTC Fund in the NBTC Office, Ministry of Tourism and Sports. Therefore, it is necessary to present the matter to the Cabinet for information. for consideration in requesting further support.
In this regard, the results of the competition of athletes from each country will be published in the form of a live broadcast for the public to watch, cheer and encourage the athletes. It is considered a promotion. Another way to support important national sports. and will be able to reflect the potential of representative athletes of each country Both competitions will be broadcast live through terrestrial television stations. in the digital system for the people and youth Including the underprivileged have the opportunity to watch, cheer and encourage the Thai national team athletes through live broadcasts of the said sports competition.
Ministry of Tourism and Sports By the Sports Authority of Thailand Requesting financial support for the provision of royalties for the live broadcast of
the 33rd Olympic Games and the 17th Paralympic Games in Paris, French Republic. From the Broadcasting Research and Development Fund Television business and telecommunications business for the public benefit (NBTC Fund) in the NBTC office in the budget amount of 435,000,000 baht for royalties and operating expenses for broadcasting the said sports competition. The 33rd Olympic Games and The 17th Paralympic Games in Paris, France will be held from 26 July – 11 August and 28 August – 8 September 2024. After the Cabinet has resolved to acknowledge the information, SAT must Proceed as follows:
1) Propose the matter together with Cabinet resolution. Enter the process for the NBTC Executive Committee and the NBTC Fund Executive Committee to acknowledge and proceed with consideration of budget support requests. To procure the rights to broadcast the 33rd Olympic Games from 26 July – 11 August 2024 and the 17th Paralympic Games from 28 August – 8 September 2024 in Paris. French Republic, amount 435,000,000 baht
2) S
AT coordinates details with copyright holders. and the person who manages the rights to broadcast live broadcasts of these 2 sports events. Officially in Thailand to proceed with drafting a contract Including presenting the details of the draft contract to the Attorney General’s Office for consideration and opinions. Before signing the contract and all of the above processes must be completed before the opening ceremony of the 33rd Olympic Games on July 26, 2024.
Source: Thai News Agency