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Press Release of Modern Radio
Ref : MCOT 6104 (1)/475
February 16, 2005
The Stock Exchange of Thailand
ATTN : The President
Re : Press Release of Modern Radio
Dear Sir :
Mr. Mingkwan Sangsuwan, President of MCOT Public Company Limited (MCOT
Plc) has announced at the press conference held on 15 February 2005 at Plaza
Athenee Hotel Bangkok the launch of its five FM radio stations, namely FM 95,
FM 96.5, FM 97.5, FM 99 and FM 100.5. These five radio stations were recalled
from concession holders last year.
The Luk Thung Maha Nakorn FM 95 features popular country songs from every
music companies. The station will also broadcast live via MCOT s web site:
www.mcot.net for Thai audience abroad. All-year round activities will be
organised for audience participation. A special programme called Super Station
will be broadcast between 00.30 and 06.00 am. everyday by professional DJs.
The nationwide network of the station will allow audiece all over the country
to enjoy various songs played by well known DJs including such celebrities as
Darunee Kritbunyalay and Thai National Artist Chai Meung Sing.
Under the concept of Food for Brain , The Kem Took Sara Kon Took Kwam Kid
FM 96.5 is targeted at business exercutives. The station focuses on
economic news, stock market news, health and social programmes hosted by well
known personalities such as Dr. Suwan Walaisathien, Mr. Nitipoom Naowarat.
Besides, music therapy will be presented by Professor Dusadee Phanomyong.
SEED FM 97.5 features hit pop songs from every music companies targeted at
teenagers. DJs are young generations who are supposed to be idol for teenagers.
F.M. 99 Healthy Thailand features news and analysis on sport and travel. DJs
are such celebrities as former Miss Thailand Universe and medical doctor and
so on.
F.M. 100.5 features local and world news broadcast 24 hours in cooperation
with seven news stations worldwide, namely CNN, BBC, VOA, AP, Reuter, NHK
and Xinhua. Also, MCOT has cooperated with news stations in Indochina, such as
Burmese, Cambodia, Laos Vietnam and OANA.
Metropolis 107 F.M. which has launched for more than 8 months as an English
language station features local and international news and also broadcasts
English pop music in the 70 s and 80 s. During the Tsunami disaster, this
channel has provided information service for the victims families so they
could get as much help as possible.
Sincerely Yours,
(Mr. Thanachai Wongthongsri)
Chief, Corporate Law Department
MCOT Public Company Limited