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BEC World

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Thai media conglomerate

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Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Nov 13, 1990Founded¹

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TickerBEC on Stock Exchange of Thailand¹
HeadquartersBangkok¹
Websitewww.becworld.com
Legal formpublic limited company¹

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BEC World Public Company Limited (Thai: บริษัท บีอีซี เวิลด์ จำกัด (มหาชน)), doing business as BEC World, is a Thai media conglomerate, best known as the operator of television Channel 3. It was founded in 1990 and listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 1995, though the group began doing business in 1967 as Bangkok Entertainment Co., Ltd., now a subsidiary. The business was founded by Vichai Maleenont, and continues to be majorly owned by the Maleenont family, though the company underwent major restructuring in the 2010s in response to major losses following landscape changes in the broadcast industry. Over time, the business gradually expanded, leading to the growth of content businesses, such as the Global Content Licensing division and the establishment of BEC Studio and BEC Music.²

Corporate structure

BEC World sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

BEC World Bangkok
- Channel 3 Subsidiary · Thailand

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Starting point

Bangkok Entertainment Co., Ltd. was founded on 10 November 1967 by Vichai Maleenont, partnership with Thai Television Co., Ltd., to establish a 625-line color television station. Thai Color TV Channel 3 began construction in early 1969 on Phet Kasem Road, Nong Khaem District, Bangkok, on a 6-rai (approx. 9,600 square meters) site in the beginning of 1970, the construction of the first official building of Thai TV Channel 3 was completed. The building is made up of Head Office, Transmission Equipment Building, Power Generation, and Cooling System Building. 4-storey building with a total of 4 live broadcast studios installed with large screen for realistic sky scene effects.

First broadcasting test was begun on 11 January 1970 and officially in operation on 15 March 1970. Thai TV Channel 3 officially launched TV broadcasting service in Bangkok as Thailand's first commercial television channel on 26 March 1970 at 10:00 Bangkok Time by Prime Minister Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn This marked the start of the contract between Bangkok Entertainment Co., Ltd. and Thai Television Co., Ltd., set to expire on 25 March 1980. The station also broadcast on FM 105.5 MHz radio, with its headquarters located at 2259 New Petchburi Road, Bangkok.

First Step

In the early years (1970-1978), the TV programs broadcast by "Thai TV Channel 3”, subsidiary of BEC World, primarily aired TV series or long films with live dubbing. The station installed two Telecine machines for broadcasting 16mm and 35mm films at 25 frames per second, with original audio broadcast simultaneously on FM 105.5 MHz.

1976, used the pre-recording shows, starting with the drama "Fai Pai," which aired several days a week, unlike the live shows of that era, which aired only once a month.

3 February 1977, the government dissolved Thai Television Co., Ltd. and established the Mass Communication Organization of Thailand (MCOT) or Channel 9, making Bangkok Entertainment Co., Ltd. its contracting partner.

Development

From 1978 to 1988, Channel 3 introduced U-matic tape, an analogue recording videocassette format, for recording dramas, advertisements, and broadcasting news via satellite, becoming the first Thai station to air global news.

1978, Channel 3 launched a viewer slogan competition

1984, Mr. Vichai Maleenont along with the executive team announced the company's official motto “Khum Kha Took Na Tee, Doo TV See Chong Sam” for the first time to celebrate its 15th anniversary.

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1986, Channel 3 moved its studios from Nong Khaem District to Vanich Building and modernized its broadcasting equipment.

1987, Bangkok Entertainment Co., Ltd. signed a contract with MCOT to expand its TV network nationwide, establishing 22 transmission stations within five years, broadcasting via satellite from Bangkok.

Nationwide coverage

1988, Channel 3 expanded its regional network, launching its first five regional TV stations. Upgraded its production technology, introducing CCD cameras.

1989, total of 22 stations and followed by nine more, reaching 31 stations nationwide. This covered 89.7% of Thailand's area and 96.3% of the population.

1992, Channel 3 started using Betacam tapes for news and programs

1996, expanding its news teams to 64 teams from 24 in 1992

1997, began using Non-Linear ZNLE via computer and Media 100XSand launched its homepage website operated by BEC World and subsidiaries.

Moving forward

From 1998 to 2005, Channel 3 installed an 11-meter satellite dish and began using Thaicom 2 for nationwide signal transmission.

In 1999, Channel 3 moved to the Emporium building on Sukhumvit Road. It built three new studios, and enhanced program production with computer graphics (CG). The station also upgraded its broadcasting system and expanded regional services.

In 2000, it introduced digital Betacam SX Tape and computer graphics to prepare for the digital era and upgraded its transmission system, including energy-efficient liquid cooling technology in several provinces.

A giant leap for Channel 3

From 2005 to 2012, Channel 3 moved to its current headquarters, owned by BEC World, at Maleenont Tower, located at 3199 Rama IV Road, Khlong Toei, Bangkok. Tower M1 serves as the office, while Tower M2 is the broadcasting operation center. The station upgraded its system to digital, using Digital SD equipment and video servers for advertising and promotions. Channel 3 also enhanced satellite transmission using Thaicom 2 with Digital MPEG-2 and switched some stations from VHF(Very-high Frequencies) to UHF(Ultra-high frequency) for better broadcast quality.

In 2007, Channel 3 signed a contract for a Digital News Studio and expanded satellite channels to improve news programs. By 2012, it introduced MAM (Media Asset Management) for production control and quality enhancement, preparing for HDTV (High-definition television) broadcasts and improving signal compression standards to AVC-Intra for international-standard programming and news.

Entering Digital Television era 2012 – present

Since 2012, Channel 3 has transitioned into the digital TV era, following the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC)'s digital switchover plan. In 2014, BEC-Multimedia won Channel 13 for Family Program, Channel 28 for Standard Definition (SD) Programs and Channel 33 for High Definition (HD Program).Due to slower-than-expected advertising market growth, the company returned licenses for channels 13 and 28 in 2019, retaining only channels 3 and 33.

Over 50 years, Channel 3 has continuously improved its technology and broadcast quality, upgrading equipment to modern standards and consistently delivering a diverse and informative lineup to satisfy its audience.

Organizational structure

Nowadays, Thai TV Channel 3 operates its business in a form of enterprise making up of 18 departments:

The management

Production department

News department

TV programs department

Broadcasting department

Arts department

Engineering department

Television techniques department

Engineering work planning department

Electrical power department

Radio broadcasting station department (105.5 MHz FM)

Administration department

Human resource department

Accounting department

Finance department

Advertisement department

Marketing department and public relations department

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Products and brands

Assets and subsidiaries

Broadcasting and advertising media business group

Television Business Group

Bangkok Entertainment Company Limited - conducts management business "Thai Television Channel 3 MCOT", which the company entered into a joint contract to transmit color television with MCOT Public Company Limited until 25 March 2020, where the company Own all airtime and is responsible for organizing the program schedule to be appropriate and always up-to-date For the goal of having the highest number of viewers at all times.

BEC-Multimedia Company Limited - is a company that holds a license to operate digital terrestrial television channels from the NBTC for 15 years from 25 April 2014 to 24 April 2014. in 2029 and entered into a rental contract for the use of the UHF digital network system with the Public Broadcasting Service of Thailand. The contract is effective from 1 April 2014 to 16 June 2028 and operates the business of managing 3 non-frequency television channels of 3 types as follows:

The high definition channel "Channel 3 HD" broadcasts content from the original Channel 3 in parallel with the consent of CAT between 10 October 2014 and 25 March 2020. Later, from midnight on 26 March 2020, the analog TV system symbol was moved back to the upper right corner. Add shadows to 3D and add the letters HD at the end to become a new symbol under the name "Channel 3, press 33" in the digital TV system until now.

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Normal definition channel "Channel 3 SD" (broadcast ended on September 30, 2019).

Normal definition channel for children and families "Channel 3 Family" (broadcast ended on September 30, 2019).

Radio Business Group

Bangkok Entertainment Company Limited - manages the radio station MCOT FM 105.5 MHz according to the rental contract for advertising time and programming. In the joint contract for transmitting color television with MCOT Public Company Limited until 31 January 2020 (currently Smooth FM 105.5).

U&I Corporation Company Limited - manages the Thailand Radio Broadcasting Station Public Relations Department FM 95.5 MHz (Hitz 955).

Internet and mobile phone business group

BECI Corporation Company Limited

BEC-Multimedia Company Limited

Satellite Communications Business Group (in progress)

Bangkok Satellite and Telecommunication Company Limited - Business project for receiving and transmitting signals via satellite system.

Satellite TV Broadcasting Company Limited - Satellite television business operation project (dissolution of business on October 28, 2020).

Film Business Group

Major Join Film Company Limited - is a joint venture between Bangkok Entertainment and M Studio Company Limited, with Major Cineplex being the major shareholder. (formerly a joint venture with ZALEKTA Public Company Limited or formerly M Pictures Entertainment Public Company Limited) is a company that produces films for distribution both in Thailand and abroad, with M Pictures Company Limited, a subsidiary of ZALEKTA, is the distributor.

The business group carries out procurement and production of programs and distribute items

Business group procures - produces and distributes entertainment programs and documentaries.

BEC World Public Company Limited

Rangsirotwanich Company Limited - Produces drama programs.

New World Production Company Limited - Produces drama programs.

BEC International Company Distribution Co., Ltd.

TVB Three Network Co., Ltd. - Provides Chinese and East Asian movie programs.

Bangkok Television Company Limited

Have A Good Dream Company Limited

Show production business group Promote music sales and organize various campaign activities

Have A Good Dream Company Limited

Continuing and supporting business group

BEC IT Solution Company Limited - operates an office information service business.

BEC Asset Company Limited - operates a business of holding and renting properties.

BEC Broadcasting Center Company Limited - operates a business providing studio equipment services.

BEC Studio Company Limited - In-house drama production company and program production service business project and studio for rent Studio equipment for production and providing post-production services (Post Production)

BEC News Agency Company Limited - operates the business of producing news programs for broadcast on both television and radio and also producing news to sell to other news agencies as well.

Businesses in which BEC World Group holds shares

Wave Entertainment Public Company Limited - operates the business of procuring the rights to famous dramas from Thai TV Channel 3 and movies from various movie studios. Both inside and abroad and sold in videotape, VCD and DVD formats for entertainment in the residence by BEC World acquired 20% of shares.

Digital Platform

BECi Corporation Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of BEC World, operates the digital platform 3Plus, which officially launched as the company's primary content production and distribution service. “3Plus” designed specifically for Thai audiences under the concept of "3Plus Anywhere Anytime Any Device", it allows viewers to enjoy content at their convenience. 3Plus offers viewers a wide variety of streaming options, including movies, TV shows, live sports, and re-runs, along with original and exclusive content. The platform also features content co-produced with both domestic and international partners, providing a diverse and dynamic entertainment experience.

In response to shifting viewer habits, the company launched the 3Plus digital/OTT platform, allowing audiences to access Channel 3 content anywhere, anytime with an internet connection. This platform offers a broad range of entertainment, including over 1,000 Channel 3 dramas, international series, news, cartoons, and exclusive content only available on 3Plus. The goal is to enhance business competitiveness by improving accessibility and increasing subscriber numbers.