MTV Thailand
MTV Thailand was a 24-hour music and entertainment channel owned by Paramount Networks EMEAA, a division of Paramount Global. This channel broadcasts both Thai and international music programs as well as a youth lifestyle T.V. series. The channel ended its transmission in 2011. In 2013, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), intended to bring back MTV Thailand with supports from AppleTool Co and MCOT Plc.[1] On 1 September 2013, MTV Thailand officially returned to TrueVisions, replacing Channel V Thailand, before moving to CTH in January 2016.
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| Country | Thailand |
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| Broadcast area | Thailand |
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) 480i (SDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | MCOT, appleTool and Paramount Global |
| Sister channels | VH1, Nickelodeon |
| History | |
| Launched | November 1, 2001 September 1, 2013 (re-launched) |
| Closed | May 16, 2011 (original version) August 31, 2016 (re-launched) |
| Replaced by | MTV (Asian TV channel) |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.mtvthailand.com/ |
VJs
- John Delcastillo (John)
- Angie Hastings (Gie)
- Rowena Kennet (Row)
- Nattapol Liyavanija (Tye)
- Oz
- Janesuda Parnto (Jane)
- Suppakarn Pordpai (Jay)
- Alexandra Sawaetwong (Alex)
- Sean
- Jane Sriprayul (Waaw)
- Annie Supsermsri (Annie)
- Poomjai Tangsanga (Poom)
- Garanick Tongpiam (Nicky)
- Michele Waagaard (Chele)
- Woody
MTV Thailand highlights of the month
- Arert Altist
- Artist Focus
- Artist of the Month
- Buzzworthy
- Hot
- MTV This Is
Shows
MTV on FreeTV
MTV News is presented in Thai language on TITV (free TV). It was first aired on November 2, 2007, Friday night, 00.30-01.00. MTV News is presented by VJ Nicky VJ Poom and VJ Waew.
- Headrines
- Local Stories
- Oversea Reports
- MTV News is aired every Friday night at 00.30-01.00
Note: MTV News is currently unavailable after TITV has been suspended and replaced by TPBS (Thailand Public Broadcasting Service).
MTV School Attack is performed surprise by Thai pop star at school. It is aired every Thursday at 17.05-17.30 on TV5. It is presented by VJ Poom and VJ Jay.
Trivia
- MTV Thailand was already one of the host country when MTV Asia Awards was held twice except in 2005 when the 2004 Asian tsunami happened.
References
- "MCOT & Viacom International enter into strategic alliance in Thailand". Archived from the original on 2016-02-06. Retrieved 2013-08-29.