Bangkok--21 Jul--Bangkok Public Relations
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), a division of the number-one nonfiction media company Discovery Communications, and TrueVisions Public Company Limited, Thailand’s leading pay-TV operator, today announced the launch of Discovery HD World as part of the latter’s HD pack.
Discovery HD World, DNAP’s high definition network, will be available in Thailand on Channel 126 available to Gold and Platinum subscribers for 490 THB (US$16) per month.
Tom Keaveny, executive vice president and managing director, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, “The launch of Discovery HD World expands our portfolio offering in Thailand to seven networks. We are delighted to work with TrueVisions to provide viewers in Thailand with more compelling, entertaining television in true high-definition.” DNAP already distributes six channels in Thailand on TrueVisions including Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, Discovery Science, Discovery Home & Health and Discovery Turbo.
Thiti Nantapatsiri, Managing Director of TrueVisions PCL said, "With the good reception to the launch of our TrueVisions HD service last year, we are now very excited to expand our HD channel offering to further differentiate our premium Platinum and Gold packages. Discovery HD World is part of a new and comprehensive HD line-up that offers world-class content in stunning high-definition and which is exclusive to TrueVisions. We are certain that our subscribers will welcome these new HD channels.”
Offering a compelling line-up of HD programming, Discovery HD World in Thailand will feature dynamic new content that maximises the potential of high-definition technology and lends itself perfectly to the type of rich, spectacular images Discovery is renowned for. These include BALTIC COASTS, a series featuring stunning aerial cinematography that explores the history of the seas of the North, that once facilitated the Viking rampages, and reveals the lives and stories of the residents on the coasts; TRUE CRIME WITH APHRODITE JONES, a series that follows New York Times best-selling author Aphrodite Jones as she investigates some of the most bizarre murders and crimes of the century, from Anna Nicole Smith’s mysterious death to the unexpected release of feared serial killer Rodney Alcala; and A COUNTRY IMAGINED, a 13-part series that takes viewers on a fascinating journey through South Africa and explores the landscapes that have inspired artists, writers and musicians for centuries.
Discovery is a pioneer in the HD arena and was the first international broadcaster to offer HD services in Asia-Pacific with the launch of Discovery HD in Japan in 2005. With the launch in Thailand, Discovery now operates HD services in 11 markets in the region including Australia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.
Discovery was the first global broadcaster to launch a 24/7 high-definition network with Discovery HD Theater in the United States in 2002. Today, Discovery is one of the leading global providers of HD networks with services offered in more than 140 countries and territories around the world. In addition to HD Theater, the company offers HD simulcast services in the United States for Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, Science Channel, Investigation Discovery, Planet Green, OWN, and HUB.
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