MTV Thailand | |
Country: | Thailand |
Area: | Thailand |
Headquarters: | Bangkok, Thailand |
Launch Date: | November 1, 2001 September 1, 2013 (re-launched) |
Closed Date: | May 16, 2011 (original version) August 31, 2016 (re-launched) |
Replaced By: | MTV (Asian TV channel) |
Picture Format: | 1080i (HDTV) 480i (SDTV) |
Owner: | MCOT, appleTool and Paramount Global |
Sister Channels: | VH1, Nickelodeon |
Website: | http://www.mtvthailand.com/ |
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.
See main article: List of programmes broadcast by MTV in Asia.
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.
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.