Channel 8 (Thailand)

Channel 8 is a Thai digital television channel that broadcasts entertainment, foreign TV series, and sports. It is owned and operated by RS Multimedia Company Limited (thru RS Vision Company Limited) (a subsidiary of RS Group). The channel is based in Bangkok, Thailand, where it is available on both C and KU bands.[1] Channel 8 broadcasts popular events such as HBO World Championship Boxing plus domestic and self-produced programs.

Channel 8
Channel 8 logo
CountryThailand
Broadcast areaThailand
Malaysia (Perlis, Kedah, Perak, Kelantan and Terengganu)
Myanmar (eastern and southern portions)
Cambodia (western portion)
Laos
HeadquartersRS Group Building, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand
Programming
Language(s)Thai
Picture format576i SDTV
Ownership
OwnerRS Public Company Limited
(RS Multimedia Company Limited)
Sister channelsChannel 2
History
LaunchedSatellite system:
5 January 2011 (2011-01-05)
Terrestrial digital:
25 April 2014 (2014-04-25)
Satellite and digital:
2 December 2015 (2015-12-02)
Links
Websitewww.thaich8.com
Availability
Terrestrial
DigitalChannel 27 (TPBS MUX4)
Streaming media
Channel 8Watch live
(Thailand only)
iflixWatch live
(Registration required, Thailand only)

History

Channel 8 began broadcasting on a satellite platform in December 2010. It officially launched as a 24-hour free-to-air television channel on 5 January 2011.[1] On 17 August 2013, Channel 8 upgraded its production and broadcast equipment to high-definition. Its HD stream was broadcast on the Thaicom 6 satellite.[1][2] In December 2013, RS won a license to broadcast Channel 8 on the digital terrestrial television platform in the Variety SD category.[3] Channel 8 officially launched its digital TV channel on 25 April 2014.[4]

Programming

Channel 8 airs both Thai and foreign dramas, including Korean series and self-produced Thai dramas. Its flagship sports content is boxing. In addition to airing boxing programs from HBO and UFC, Channel 8 produces its own boxing programs.[5]

Notable series

Notable sports

Presenters
  • Phutta-apiwan Ongphrabaramee
  • Sarawat Kitpanich
  • Yonnakan Kornnattawee
  • Teera Thanyananphon
  • Sathaphon Riyapa
  • Theppakit Chatsuriyawong
  • Wiyada Peeraratkul
  • Waraporn Sansuk
  • Bunyita Ngamsappasin
  • Pattaraphon Nithiworapol
  • Chanitnun Punnannithi
  • Pitisak Yaowanont
  • Natchaya Sanguansuk
  • Yingsak Jonglertjesdawong
  • Chaiya Mitchai
  • Saranchat Mitchai
  • Jitdee Sridee
  • Chaianan Panchu

Notes

    References
    1. Thailand, Nation Multimedia Group Public Company Limited, Nationmultimedia.com. "RS spending Bt350m for Channel 8 HD broadcasts - The Nation". Retrieved 2 September 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
    2. "Thai Channel 8 - LyngSat". www.lyngsat.com. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
    3. Thailand, Nation Multimedia Group Public Company Limited, Nationmultimedia.com. "RS to broadcast popular Channel 8 on digital free-TV platform - The Nation". Retrieved 2 September 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
    4. "Channel 8 - ContentAsia". www.contentasia.tv. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
    5. PCL., Post Publishing. "Sport raises Channel 8 viewership". Retrieved 6 September 2016.
    6. "High Stakes In Thai TV - Media Business Asia". www.mediabusinessasia.com. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
    7. Thailand, Nation Multimedia Group Public Company Limited, Nationmultimedia.com. "Channel 8 to show English FA Cup matches - The Nation". Retrieved 5 September 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)


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