On October 31, 2024, Thailand’s NBTC (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission) announced the introduction of a new technical standard for Digital Broadcasting Radio Receivers, identified as NBTC BS 3004-2567.
Key Details:
- Announcement Date: October 31, 2024
- Effective Date:
- For digital broadcasting radio receivers in new vehicles: October 31, 2025
- For all other digital broadcasting radio receivers: February 28, 2025
Key Requirements:
- Traditional FM/AM Receivers:
- FM/AM-only receivers do not require approval, both now and after the regulation is in effect.
- FM/AM/DAB Receivers:
- These devices will require NBTC Sdoc (Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity) after the regulation is effective.
- Conformity Assessment for Digital Receivers:
- Test reports from overseas laboratories (accredited or non-accredited) are accepted, without the need for local testing or samples.
3.2 Key Specifics:
- Devices must support Thai Profile to display information in the Thai language.
- A Thai-language user manual is mandatory (an additional English manual is optional).
- Test reports must address all requirements outlined in the NBTC technical standard.