List of Malaysia areas where can receive Thailand digital terrestrial TV stations (as February 2020)

Here is the frequencies and multiplexes of Thailand digital terrestrial television stations where can be received in Malaysia.

Recommend to use higher antenna installation and 37e type antenna in order to watch Thailand TV with better and stable reception.

1. Satun 
==Frequencies==
* MUX1 (PRD Channel): UHF CH52 (722MHz)
* MUX2 (Royal Thai Army): UHF CH42 (642MHz)
* MUX3 (MCOT): UHF CH60 (786MHz)
* MUX4 (Thai PBS): UHF CH38 (610MHz)
* MUX5 (Royal Thai Army): UHF CH26 (514MHz)

- ERP: 30kW
- Transmission site: Tambon Khuan Khan, Satun, Thailand

==Coverage==
- Langkawi
- Perlis: Sanglang, Simpang Ampat, Kuala Perlis
- Kedah coastal areas (Ayer Hitam, Kuala Kedah)
- Part of Penang Island (Georgetown, Tanjung Bungah, Batu Feringghi, Teluk Bahang)
- Part of Perak coastal area: Tanjung Piandang, Kuala Kurau (required 37e antenna and higher antenna installation)

 2. Songkhla
==Frequencies==
* MUX1 (PRD Channel): UHF CH50 (706MHz)
* MUX2 (Royal Thai Army): UHF CH42 (642MHz)
* MUX3 (MCOT): UHF CH46 (674MHz)
* MUX4 (Thai PBS): UHF CH54 (738MHz)
* MUX5 (Royal Thai Army): UHF CH26 (514MHz)

- ERP: 30kW
- Transmission site: Khao Kho Hong, Hatyai, Songkhla province, Thailand

==Coverage==
- Kedah: Jitra, Alor Setar, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Changlun, Sintok, Kodiang, Pokok Sena, Pendang
- Perlis: Arau, Kangar, Padang Besar
- Part of Langkawi

3. Yala/Narathiwat/Sungai Padi
==Frequencies==
* MUX1 (PRD Channel): UHF CH32 (562MHz)
* MUX2 (Royal Thai Army): UHF CH48 (690MHz)
* MUX3 (MCOT): UHF CH36 (594MHz)
* MUX4 (Thai PBS): UHF CH44 (658MHz)
* MUX5 (Royal Thai Army): UHF CH28 (530MHz)

- ERP: 30kW (Yala), 1kW (Narathiwat and Sungai Padi)
- Transmission site: Khao Pokyo, Bannang Sata district, Yala, Thailand 

==Coverage==
- Kedah: Sik, Gulau, Gurun Timur (Yala transmitted)
- Kelantan: Tumpat, Kota Bharu, Pasir Mas, Bachok, Ketereh, Kubang Kerian, Wakaf Baharu, Pengkalan Chepa, Machang, Lojing
- Terengganu: Kuala Besut, Pulau Perhentian, Pulau Redang (Yala transmitted)

4. Betong
==Frequencies==
* MUX1 (PRD Channel): UHF CH32 (562MHz)
* MUX2 (Royal Thai Army): UHF CH48 (690MHz)
* MUX3 (MCOT): UHF CH36 (594MHz)
* MUX4 (Thai PBS): UHF CH44 (658MHz)
* MUX5 (Royal Thai Army): UHF CH28 (530MHz)

- ERP: 1kW

==Coverage==
- Kedah: Baling
- Perak: Pengkalan Hulu, Kelian Intan, Gerik

Check coverage at https://dtvservicearea.nbtc.go.th/webpeople/

 

==Thailand terrestrial television channel based on MUX==

* MUX 1: NBT (HD)

* MUX 2: Royal Thai Army Channel 5 (HD), TNN 24 (HD), Workpoint TV (SD),  True4U (SD), ONE 31 (HD), Channel 7 (HD)

* MUX 3: Thailand Parliament TV (SD), MCOT Kids (SD),  Spring News (SD), Voice TV (SD), Thairath TV (HD), MCOT (HD)

* MUX 4: BEC TV3 (HD/SD), Channel 8 (SD), THV (SD), 13 Lucky (SD), MVTV Family (SD), Thai PBS (HD)

* MUX 5: new tv (SD), Bright TV (SD), Nation TV (SD), GMM Channel (SD), NOW (SD), MONO29 (SD), Amarin TV (HD), PPTV (HD)

Total: 28 TV channels

Thailand TV stations coverage in Malaysia (https://dtvservicearea.nbtc.go.th/webpeople/)

Following above, it is the coverage availability of Thailand digital terrestrial television stations in Malaysia.

Green: 95%-100% of signal strength

Yellow: 90%-95% of signal strength

Red: 70%-90% of signal strength

The signal strength of Thailand TV stations is depended on the type and quality of antenna, including geographical locations and antenna installation method. For better and more stable receiving condition, I highly suggest to install higher outdoor antenna like Johor receives Singapore TV channels, and 37e antenna is highly recommended outdoor antenna.

Indoor antenna is not recommended to be installed in Malaysia if watching Thailand TV stations, unless in Pengkalan Hulu, where is next to Betong Thailand only.  

To receive Thailand TV stations in Malaysia (as per locations listed above), first you must have:

1. TV set-top-box (for old TV unit has no digital tuner)

2. TV with digital tuner (DVB-T2 standards)

3. 37e UHF outdoor antenna (it is better to install higher)

As NBTC is auctioning 700MHz, 1800MHz, 2600MHz and 26GHz bands for 5G mobile services, I believe Thailand NBTC will migrate selected Thailand digital TV multiplex frequencies again to avoid interference to new 5G services like Malaysia MYTV is going to migrate selected digital terrestrial television frequencies.

UHF 500MHz and 600MHz are the recommended spectrum bands for digital terrestrial television services.