There are several locally based English language television and radio broadcasting companies in Pattaya. Although it must be said that after a clampdown on the illegal broadcasting of foreign TV networks several years ago, the choice of reliable sources is not as great as it was.
The most popular satellite and cable T.V. options in Pattaya at the moment are Sophon Cable, Truevisions, Thipmanee, and Banglamung Cable TV.
So far as quality of service and choice of channels is concerned, you get what you pay for.
True Visions Pattaya
Connection Type: Cable, Satellite, Apps available for mobile devices.
Price: Packages from 299 – 2,200 baht per month.
Truevisions are the largest cable and satellite TV provider in Thailand. They are more user-friendly than most of their competitors, the viewing guide and menus are far superior to those offered by any other Thai satellite and cable provider.
For installation and inquiries visit or call the Truevisions office on Central Road, opposite Big C Extra, Telephone: 038 426 777.
Website: http://truevisionsgroup.truecorp.co.th/?ln=en
Sophon cable T.V. Pattaya
Connection Type: Cable.
Price: around 350 baht per month.
Sophon cable coverage is available in Jomtien through to North Pattaya, Naklua and some areas of East Pattaya. 60 channels including Thai and English soundtrack movies, sport, local and international news channels. Installation cost is about 1000 Baht.
Address: 410/7 Moo 9, Soi 10 Memorial, Pattaya 3rd Road.
Telephone: 038-423-777, mobile 081-6526-777.
Website: http://www.pattayacabletv.com/
Thipmanee ‘TMN’ cable T.V. Pattaya
Connection Type: Cable.
Price: 350 baht per month or 3,500 baht per year.
As yet only available in East Pattaya, “The Dark-side”. Thipmanee ‘TMN’ cable has over 80 channels including 4 movie channels (3 with western soundtrack), I presume that means English, 3 cartoon channels, 7 international sports channels, foreign series channel, and documentary channels. Installation is free. TMN offers an additional “set-top box” with about 10 extra premium channels including sport and movies, this is a one-time payment only.
Telephone: 038-757-074 or 038-249-734.
Website: http://www.tmninternet.com/
Banglamung Cable TV Pattaya (BTV)
Connection Type: Cable.
Price: 450 Baht per month but prices are discounted for 6 months and 1-year payments.
Serving North Pattaya, Naklua, and some coverage in East Pattaya (The Darkside). 50–60 channels on offer, again this is a similar channel line up to Sophon, some movie channels, news, documentaries, and sport.
Address: 102/32 Moo 5, Naklua Road, Pattaya.
Telephone: 038-225-333 or 038-367-497.
PSI Pattaya
Connection Type: Satellite, set top box.
Price: not known.
PSI sell and install satellite dishes and receivers/set-top boxes. There are a number of free channels available, plus some premium subscription services.
Website: http://psisat.com/newsite/
GMM Grammy
Connection Type: Satellite and receiver/set-top box.
Price: Basic receivers start at around 650 baht. Monthly packages cost between 149 to 999 baht, but there are alo many free channels, be sure to check the compatibility of the receiver with the package. The Gmm receiver will also work with the Truevision and CTH satellite dishes.
Website: http://www.gmmz.tv/
Pattaya local radio broadcasting stations
- City Radio Pattaya: http://www.cityradiopattaya.com
- 97 Pattaya Radio: http://www.97pattaya.com
- Pattaya 103: http://www.pattaya103.com/