Nation TV (Thai TV channel) explained

Nation TV
Launch Date:Satellite system:

Terrestrial digital:

Satellite and digital:
Owner:Nation TV Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of Nation Group)
Picture Format:576i SDTV
Country:Thailand
Language:Thai
Headquarters:Interlink Tower, Debaratna Road, Bangna, Bangkok, Thailand
Sister Channels:Spring 26 (2012-2019)
Spring News (2015-2019)
Former Names:Nation Channel (2000-2014)
Terr Serv 1:Digital
Terr Chan 1:Channel 22 (TV5MUX5)
Online Serv 1:Official website

Nation TV (Thai: เนชั่นทีวี) is the first 24-hour news television channel in Thailand, owned by Nation TV Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nation Group.

History

Earlier History

Nation TV launched in 2000 as Nation Channel (Thai: เนชั่นแชนแนล) on UBC (now TrueVisions) platform on channel 8.

On 1 May 2003, Nation Channel exited UBC and moved to Tai TV (TTV) platform, broadcast via MMDS on channel 1.[1]

Digital Terrestrial Television

On 27 December 2013, NBC Next Vision won the auction for a digital news channel on channel number 22. On 17 March 2014, the channel name was changed to Nation TV (Thai: เนชั่นทีวี) and updated the logo to be more modern. On 1 April 2014, Nation TV started broadcast on digital terrestrial television via TV5 MUX5.

On 1 January 2015, Nation TV has changed its identity again. It's the letter N in a circle, floating above the letter Nation, which comes from its original identity, but remove the globe. It was also adjusting the aspect ratio to 16:9 like other digital TV stations, but in some cases, for example, the image in the transmission room is still in the same 4:3 aspect ratio until the transmission room of the station is moved to the transmission room at The Coast Lifestyle Mall, Bangna District, Bangkok (Currently discontinued broadcasting at The Coast Bangna and return the space to the operator for rent), as well as purchasing new equipment and broadcasting systems at the main transmission room of the Interlink Tower. Therefore, all Nation TV programs are broadcast in the aspect ratio of 16:9. Later, on January 9, 2020, Nation TV has changed its logo again for modernity with a separate beak added from the upper left corner of the letter N, similar to the number 1.

Political stance

After NMG ownership changed, Nation TV is well-known for Far-Right[2] political coverage and frequently criticized opposition factions such as Future Forward Party.

On 10 November 2020, Nation TV announced a new direction for the station to return to neutral news reports, such as when the station started. After the news team with ideology about dictatorship politics gradually resigned from the station.[3]

Presenters

Current

  • Yukhon Wisaitsung (Nueng)
  • Pipoauh Poomkaewkra (Ta)
  • Orakarn Jivakiet (Kwang)
  • Kittidit Thanaditsuwan (Ping)
  • Cholticha Rodgunphai (Nette)
  • Satakun Tanthaweeviwat (Nus)
  • Teewat Choorat (Yorch)
  • Chotima Chankong
  • Matchayakorn Meesupprung (Mint)
  • Nitchanan Jamduang (Nun)
  • Pongpanot Surasettapong (Jimmy)
  • Korakit Kasikun (Ko)
  • Sinchai Pamonphol (Auan)
  • Somchai Meesen (Chang)
  • Bakban Boonlert (Oh)
  • Weerasak Pongaksorn (Vee)
  • Pakorn Puengnetr (Golf)
  • Nattaphat Promkaew
  • Sakda Samerphop
  • Rapeepan Reungsri (Pee)
  • Sathaporn Riyapa (Au)
  • Warunsuda Karunyathat (Opal)
  • Romrumpha Rermroo (Nina)
  • Vilasinee Van Haren (Fang)
  • Piyawan Prametthawanich (Ploy)
  • Sararat Rattanasuwan (Elle)
  • Penphan Lamluang (Noi)
  • Natsika Gamesaie
  • Parnthipa Jittrawuttiporn (Ae)
  • Thitichaya Sridokkam
  • Kajonchai Phetcharat (Flook)
  • Kannika Rungkitcharoenkul (Milk)
  • Kosolawat Intuchanyong
  • Weerasak Chotiwanich
  • Phakkanan Muman (Golf)
  • Chib Jitniyom
  • Nalin Singhaputtangkul (Lin)
  • Atishart Wongwuttiwat (Ong)
  • Varavit Chimmanee (George)
  • Ratchanon Naowasuwan (Phi)

Former

  • Suthichai Yoon
  • Thepchai Yong
  • Sontiyan Chuenruetainaidhama (Toi)
  • Sorayuth Suthassanachinda (Yuth)
  • Monai Yenbutra (Mo)
  • Wansiri Siriwan (Jib)
  • Krisana Lalai (Aoi)
  • Kanok Ratwongsakul (Jing)
  • Teera Tanyapaiboon (Hui)
  • Santisuk Marongsri (Noom)
  • Ancharee Paireerak (Pong)
  • Worrathep Suwattanaphim (Ton)
  • Kaweepan Montriwong
  • Jessada Upani (Jess)
  • Kritika Korpaibul (Kuk)
  • Wit Sittivaekin (Wit)
  • Kulnadda Padchimsawad Anderson (Nina)
  • Bancha Kaengkan (Noi)
  • Sathapat Paethong (Ball)
  • Prajya Aura-ek (Phil)
  • Ekaphon Srisuktaveerat (Ake)
  • Baramee Navanopparatskul (Yod)
  • Bundit Pratumta
  • Eakarat Takiannuch (Art)
  • Sathaporn Pongpipatwattana
  • Satien Viriyapanpongsa
  • Gunthap Lertritthisate
  • Sarosha Pornudomsak (Am)
  • Veenarat Laohapakakul (Pei)
  • Phatsurang Dechabuddharungsi (Candy)
  • Naya Jaikawang (Aor)
  • Nitirath Buachan (Palm)
  • Rangsima Sarungkarnnarumit (Krungkring)
  • Thanawan Panthachot (Muay)
  • Veena Chongprasith
  • Ongkotch Wannapak (Ning)
  • Nattawut Boontho (Oat)
  • Sathaporn Kuasakul (Tha)
  • Ubonrat Thaonoi (Mew)
  • Worathep Suwattanaphim (Ton)
  • Piyaluck Rakpratarnporn (Mu)
  • Theppakit Chatsuriyawong (Pik)
  • Jomquan Laopetch (Kwan)
  • Suphajon Klinsuwan (Tae)
  • Wootthinan Nahim (Tob)
  • Phat Jintanakun (Pui)
  • Suchada Nimnul (Baifern)
  • Choengchai Hwangoun
  • Chawan Chandradrabya (Game)
  • Seri Wongmontha
  • Supachok Opasakun (Ton)
  • Banjong Cheewamongkolkarn (Jong)
  • Umaporn Thamrongwongsopon (Tarn)
  • Angkanang Maimongkol (Aoy)
  • Jirayu Chudhabuddhi (Game)
  • Jade Prasertrungrueng (Jade)
  • Nantakwang Sirasoonthorn (Kieng)
  • Phassaphol Tohombutra (Ruj)
  • Napat Theeraditthakul (Pat)
  • Todsawat Tasuworn (Tom)
  • Mookravee Deebukkam (Prim)
  • Aekpittaya Iemkongeaek (Aek)
  • Kriangsak Phaoindra
  • Kom Nopparat
  • Tivaporn Thetthit (Kratae)
  • Narakorn Tiyayon (Ta)
  • Danai Akemahasawad
  • Phimpattara Chanhom
  • Don Wattanawiboon (Don)
  • Orrarin Yamokgul (Orn)
  • Patchara Sarnpimpa (Mu)
  • Songkarn Archariyasarp
  • Thasaneya Rattanawong (Poon)
  • Salita Punleuk (Frame) (still working at Nation Group, now at Spring)
  • Lalita Mangsoongnoen (Prince)
  • Prachatai Thananarong (Berm)
  • Sutthirak Uttamontri (Kae)
  • Kunjanita Kunjara Na Ayudhya (Prim)
  • Chanchai Pratheepwatanawong (Dow)
  • Archvin Suksri (Ice)
  • Supawan Toh (Jah)

Identity

Slogans

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nation Channel to exit UBC's platform 1 May, 2003. www.newswit.com.
  2. Web site: Former Khon Kaen MP Premsak holds hands with Sam Mitr leader. The Nation. 13 March 2019.
  3. Web site: ฉาย ดึง 'อดิศักดิ์' คืนเนชั่นทีวี ยึดแนว 'สถาบันสื่อ มืออาชีพ'. 2020-12-07. Bangkok Biz News. en.