Channel 8 is a Thai digital television channel that broadcasts entertainment, foreign TV series, and sports. It is owned and operated by RS Vision Company Limited (a subsidiary of RS Public Company Limited) . The channel is based in Bangkok, Thailand, where it is available on both C and KU bands.[2] Channel 8 broadcasts popular events such as HBO World Championship Boxing plus domestic and self-produced programs.
History
Channel 8 began broadcasting on a satellite platform in December 2010. It officially launched as a 24-hour free-to-air television channel on January 5th, 2011.[2] On 17 August 2013, Channel 8 upgraded its production and broadcast equipment to high-definition.[3] Its HD stream was broadcast on the Thaicom 6 satellite.[2][4] In December 2013, RS won a license to broadcast Channel 8 on the digital terrestrial television platform in the Variety SD category.[5] Channel 8 officially launched its digital TV channel in 25 april 2014.[6]
Programming
Channel 8 airs both Thai and foreign dramas, including Korean series and self-produced Thai dramas. Its flagship sports content is boxing. In addition to airing boxing programs from HBO and UFC, Channel 8 produces its own boxing programs.[7]
