RMIT partners with the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission of Thailand to address digital access and policy
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Date 17 March 2025
The Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission of Thailand (Office of the NBTC), and RMIT University, Australia, have formalised a new partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 17 February 2025.
This landmark agreement aims to foster international collaboration in academic and research endeavors, contributing to the shared goals of addressing global challenges related to digital access and policy-oriented research.
Office of the NBTC, a leading independent state body that regulates broadcasting, television, radiocommunications, and telecommunications across Thailand and the 10 other countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will collaborate with RMIT.
The partnership will also involve researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S) to advance research and development in areas critical to shaping future policies and regulatory decisions.
By addressing critical issues related to the digital divide, the collaboration aims to promote more equitable access to technology, while also strengthening the policy frameworks essential for fostering social and economic development.
“Bringing together the expertise of Office of the NBTC, RMIT, and the ADM+S, this MOU will create new avenues for impactful research and policy analysis,” said Distinguished Professor Julian Thomas, Director of ADM+S.
The MOU emphasises a commitment to conducting in-depth research that will influence policy development, guiding the future of broadcasting and telecommunications regulation in both nations.
“We are proud to enter into this collaboration with Office of the NBTC, as it represents an important step toward addressing complex challenges in the digital domain,” said Distinguished Professor Thomas.
“Through our shared expertise and combined efforts, we aim to make a lasting impact on global digital policy and regulatory frameworks.”
Pictured above MoU signatories: Mr Trairat Viriyasirikul, Acting Secretary-General, Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission of the Kingdom of Thailand; Professor Saskia Loer Hansen, Deputy Vice-Chancellor International and Engagement and Vice-President, RMIT University; and Distinguished Professor Julian Thomas, Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society at RMIT University.
