Channel V Thailand

The correct title of this article is Channel [V] Thailand. The omission of any brackets is due to technical restrictions.
Channel [V] Thailand
CountryThailand
Broadcast areaThailand
Headquarters[V] Spot
Siam Discovery 6th Floor, Bangkok, Thailand
Programming
Language(s)Thai
Picture format480i 4:3 (SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerFox Networks Group Asia Pacific
(Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer and International)
History
Launched4 August 1996; 28 years ago (1996-08-04)
Closed1 October 2021; 3 years ago (2021-10-01)
Links
Websitewww.channelvthailand.com

Channel [V] Thailand was a music television channel.

In August 2008 Channel [V] Thailand moved studio and office from Sukhumvit 49/12 to Siam Discovery on 6th floor.

Channel [V] Thailand ended its exclusive broadcasting deal with TrueVision on 31 August 2013,[1] moving over to CTH, and discontinuing all VJ-presented programming.[2]

History

The logo used from 1996 to 2014.

Channel [V] Thailand started in 1996 by joint venture between STAR TV and Broadcasting Network Thailand (BNT). At present, Channel [V] Thailand was joint ventured by STAR TV (49%), TrueVisions (26%) and GMM Media (24%) since 2007.[3]

Channel [V] Thailand was the oldest music channel in Thailand and produced most of its shows locally with the exception of the America's Next Top Model.[4] It ceased operations on 1 October 2021.

Presenters and VJs

Final VJs

Shows on Channel [V] Thailand

Final shows

  • [V] Boutique
  • [V] Countdown (VJ Pitta)
  • [V] REDioactive
  • [V] Tunes
  • Asian Chart (VJ Mike)
  • Asian Hero (VJ Mike)
  • Club [V]
  • Double Shot
  • Melosamosorn เมโลสโมสร
  • Siam Top 20 (VJ Loukade)
  • The Record Shop
  • The Ticket (VJ Loukade)
  • To Ma Dauy Kan โตมาด้วยกัน (VJ Ja)
  • Zog Zag (VJ Loukade, Bank, Pitta)

Final Special shows

Former shows

  • Big Breakfast (live) (VJ Bee, VJ Boss)
  • Remote Control (live) (VJ Loukade, VJ Boss, VJ Pitta, VJ Ja, VJ Emme)
  • [V] Play Zone (live)
  • [V] Life Begin (live)
  • [V] 100 Rock (VJ Pitta)
  • [V] All in Spy (VJ Loukade)
  • [V] Countdown [inter] Program from Channel [V] International
  • [V] Federventure (VJ Eke, VJ Ja)
  • [V] Radioactive (VJ Boss)
  • [V] Vital (VJ Chai)
  • [V].i.d (VJ Loukade)
  • 4 Play
  • Eaststree (VJ Pitta)
  • Flava
  • Hei-Beat (VJ Terng)
  • House of Noise (VJ Boss)
  • Let [V] Entertain U
  • Main Stage
  • Night Life
  • Popparazzi (VJ Paula)
  • Rated Weekend
  • Rewind
  • Smash Hit
  • Soundtrack
  • Trendy Taste
  • The Interview
  • The Rock Show
  • Turn On [V]
  • VideoScope (VJ Chai)
  • [V] 365 Music
  • [V] Vote
  • Khon Du Pen Yai คนดูเป็นใหญ่
  • I Am Siam
  • [V] Japan Bravo

Studio and office

In August 2008 channel [V] Thailand moved studio and office from Sukhumvit 49/12 to Siam Discovery shopping mall complex. The new studio name is "[V] Spot".

Channel [V] Thailand Music Video Awards

Main article: Channel V Thailand Music Video Awards
Edition Concept Year Date Venue
1st - 2002 23 May Bangkok Theater
2nd - 2003 5 April Main Hall Thammasat University
3rd - 2004 25 March Main Hall Thailand Cultural Centre
4th The Video City 2005 28 May Thunder Dome, Mueang Thong Thani
5th Hall of Fame 2006 16 June BEC Tero Hall
6th Thaipradit (Thai made:ไทยประดิษฐ์) 2009 22 August Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon
7th Thaipradit (Thai made:ไทยประดิษฐ์) 2011 3 September Crystal Design Center

Program highlights

Of the month

  • The Chosen One
  • Spotlight
  • Singled Out
  • Asian No. 1 Pop
  • The Bird Eyes [V]iew
  • Trendy Taste

Of the week

  • Yip Chin Phleng Man (Hot Pick, หยิบชิ้น เพลงมันส์)
  • Phleng Khao (New Add, เพลงเข้า)

Activity

  • Channel [V] Thailand's Music Video Awards
  • Channel [V] Thailand VJ Search Project
  • Channel [V] Thailand & ACER Unwire Campus Tour 2007
  • Channel [V] Thailand's Grand Opening "[V] Spot" @ Siam Discovery
  • Channel [V] Thailand Presents Ibis Idol Contest 2009
  • European Union Presents EU Green Dats Concert 2009, Bangkok

See also

References

  1. ^ "แจ้งการยุติในการออกอากาศของช่องแชนแนล (วี) ไทยแลนด์ (Channel [V] Thailand) ในเครือข่ายทรูวิชั่นส์ และขอขอบคุณที่ให้การสนับสนุนอย่างดีมาโดยตลอด | Channel [V] Thailand โทรทัศน์ดนตรี 24 ชั่วโมง". channelvthailand.com. Archived from the original on 29 August 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Fox says Channel [V] will still be aired after contract with True ends – The Nation". The Nation. 26 August 2013.
  3. ^ http://www.startv.com/pressroom/pressrelease.jsp?seq=3401 Archived 24 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine STAR, TrueVisions and GMM Media Enter Strategic Alliance for CHANNEL V Thailand
  4. ^ "Channel [v] Thailand : About us". Archived from the original on 7 January 2008. Retrieved 25 December 2008. Profile Channel V Thailand