Now let s look at the allocation of TV stations. At the moment, there are five VHF stations in Bangkok and nine in the provinces. In the provinces, public sector will receive three stations, while private sector will get two. In mid-year 2000, the government requested the Council of State to draft the Broadcasting Operation Bill. The Council of State further defines the public sector as the government and state enterprises devoted to public services.
Private sector is the commercial sector while People sector aims at community services.
Program content has to be aimed at imparting suitable information directly or as a form of infotainment. Public stations will seek suitable income for the operation according to the principles set by the Broadcasting Board. This means public stations could accept advertisements. Besides, if deemed proper, the Broadcasting Board could also secure funding support from the Broadcasting Development Fund which will also be set up. Private stations will secure their funding from advertising.