The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) recently held a public hearing on five draft regulations related to radar spectrum usage and technical standards, aiming to support the rapid expansion of smart sensing technologies while strengthening public safety and quality of life.The hearing was chaired by NBTC commissioner AM Thanapant Raicharoen, who oversees the broadcasting sector and chairs the subcommittee on spectrum management and technical standards.
The proposed regulations are designed to modernise Thailand's framework governing radar-based radiocommunication systems, reflecting growing adoption across both consumer and industrial applications.
AM Thanapant said radar technology was originally developed for military purposes, particularly for aircraft and object detection, before evolving into broader civilian use. Existing NBTC regulations cover radar applications in automobiles, traffic systems, drones and general-purpose sensors.
However, the emergence of advanced use cases such as in-cabin monitoring systems in vehicles, railway transport systems, smart building sensors and industrial automation has accelerated demand for expanded spectrum support and updated technical standards, he said.
