Channel 7 (Thailand)
| BBTV CH7 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Launched | 27 November 1967, 19:00 ICT |
| Network | Analog Free TV, Digital Free TV |
| Owned by | Bangkok Broadcasting Television |
| Picture format |
576i (SDTV 16:9) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Slogan |
Channel 7, For You (Thai: ช่องเจ็ดสี ทีวีเพื่อคุณ) |
| Country |
 Thailand |
| Language | Thai |
| Broadcast area | National |
| Website | www.ch7.com |
Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Analogue | VHF Channel 7 (Bangkok) |
| Digital | Channel 35 |
| Satellite | |
| TrueVisions | Channel 45 |
| CTH | Channel 35 |
| Cable | |
| TrueVisions | Channel 3 and 45 |
| CTH | Channel 35 |
CH7 (Thai: ช่องเจ็ด; rtgs: Chong Chet; literal: Channel 7) is a Thai television station.
CH7 is a headquarters are at Mo Chit, Chatuchak.
CH7 currently broadcasts on a VHF band. In the Bangkok Metropolitan Area the VHF channel is 7 (analog) and broadcasts under UHF (Ultra High Frequency) using digital television network for CH7HD (digital). CH7 is also available over TrueVisions on Channel 3. It broadcasts 24-hours daily.
Since its 1974-75 conversion to color it has retained its signature identification tune.
History
CH7 was formerly known as Bangkok Colour Television (another one was Bangkok Television, now Channel 5). It was managed by the Royal Thai Army and broadcasts from Bangkok. This broadcast area was only limited to Bangkok Metropolitan Area only and broadcasts in Bangkok.
The channel targets Thai-speaking viewers; American English and Hong Kong Cantonese programmes are also shown in this channel.
Channel 7 was officially launching ceremony night on 27 November 1967 at 19:00 Bangkok Time and was officially launched by Prime Minister of Thailand's Father Thanom Kittikachorn. It was originally planned for a national expansion and started television broadcasting national since on 1 January 1972 at 18:00 Bangkok Time.
Events
Every Saturday, there is Chet Si Concert.
Programmes
Notable programmes by CH7 include:
- Game Punna
- SatZone
- Chet Si Concert
- Dreamteam Thailand [Season 1]
- Thaisupermodel Contest
- Muay Thai Chet See
- 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup
- 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup
- 2014 AFF Suzuki Cup
- Honda LPGA Thailand
- FA Cup (until 2018)
- DFB-Pokal
Broadcasting Hours
| Years | Weekdays | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 November 1967 – 31 December 1971 | 19:00-21:00 | ||
| 1 January 1972 – 31 December 1975 | 18:00-00:00 | ||
| 1 January 1976 – 31 December 1982 | 15:00-00:00 | ||
| 1 January 1983 – 31 December 1985 | 11:00-00:00 | ||
| 1 January 1984 – 31 December 1989 | 10:00-00:00 | ||
| 1 January 1990 – 31 December 1995 | 09:00-00:00 | ||
| 1 January 1996 – 31 December 2000 | 10:00-00:00 | ||
| 1 January 2001 – 31 December 2002 | 08:00-00:00 | ||
| 1 January 2003 – 31 December 2004 | 06:00-00:00 | ||
| 1 January 2005-now | 24-hours | ||
See also
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