The NBTC must protect the interests of the country.

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11 May 2022 5:26 a.m.

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The merger study commission between True and DTAC sent a letter to the Prime Minister.

In using the NBTC's discretion in approving the merger of True and DTAC's telecommunication businesses

It describes the good and the bad that will affect all dimensions.

Whether it's the consumer side, there is no competition in marketing and service.

causing the benefits of consumers such as promotions to be cut down

There will be no competition for fees.

A study of the mergers of telecommunication companies in over 30 countries in Europe found that it had a long-term impact on service prices.

That will move up 16-17% and most of the competition in telecommunication services in Europe will be at least 3 companies or more.

Getting after-sales service for consumers is also important because nowadays, whether it's after-sales service that has to go through an automated response.

Consumers are not able to receive services easily and quickly.

As for business partners and telecommunication-related businesses, shops, start-ups will be affected.

Especially businesses that rely on cell phone signals.

which will be affected by higher costs

Service providers are unable to develop new services.

when there is no competition

Innovation development will not happen or occur less.

Without innovation developments, telecommunication will lag behind.

Reduce the opportunity to access necessary information.

In a situation where most of the people of the country have access to high speed internet services.

be it in the field of health care, education, or financial transactions in the digital era.

It is a cut opportunity that is considered competitive.

competitive index

Our telecoms are above the global smartphone market.

If there is a merger to be just AIS with True and DTAC, with AIS having 47.5% share, True and DTAC have 52.5% market share, HHI will make after the merger. The total is up 5,012 from 3,659. According to international standards, for example, the US will set the HHI value in the merger, meaning that if it's above 1,500, there must be surveillance to reduce competition significantly.

in this case

States have to be extremely careful in approving mergers.

telecommunication business

It's not fixed, but it's flexible and has a kind of leap forward development.

At the same time, the state must take into account competition and advantages and disadvantages.

In particular, the benefits that the state will receive in bringing income into the state as well, such as concession auctions.

If there is less competition

The state auction revenue will also be low.

At its core, the state really needs to take into account the service provider.

whether it is safety

after sales service

service rate

Efficiency of service. Therefore, the NBTC must strictly maintain the interests of the state and the people over any other interests.

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mudlek@thairath.co.th

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