DTAC TriNet, a subsidiary of Total Access Communication (DTAC), yesterday picked up bid documents for the auction of a 900 MHz spectrum licence from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). The NBTC is allowing potential bidders to pick up the documents from Monday to October 8 with the submission date set for October 9.

DTAC was the only company picking up the documents yesterday.

DTAC head of regulatory division and senior vice president, Narupon Rattanasamaharn said DTAC would now conduct a feasibility study of the criteria and procedures for the licence and will submit this to the investment and board meetings for a final decision. The starting bid price of the licence is set at Bt37.988 billion.

DTAC Chief Corporate Affairs and Business Development Officer Rajiv Bawa said, “When considering a figure of almost Bt38 billion, there are procedures any listed company must follow to ensure all stakeholders’ rights are protected”.