Channel 8 is a Thai digital television channel that broadcasts entertainment, foreign TV series, and sports. It is owned and operated by RS Multimedia Company Limited (thru RS Vision Company Limited) (a subsidiary of RS Group). The channel is based in Bangkok, Thailand, where it is available on both C and KU bands.[1] Channel 8 broadcasts popular events such as HBO World Championship Boxing plus domestic and self-produced programs.
 Logo used since 2016 | |
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Thailand Malaysia (Perlis, Kedah, Perak, Kelantan and Terengganu) Myanmar (eastern and southern portions) Cambodia (western portion) Laos |
| Headquarters | RS Group Building, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Thai |
| Picture format | 576i SDTV |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | RS Public Company Limited (RS Multimedia Company Limited) |
| Sister channels | Channel 2 |
| History | |
| Launched | Satellite system: 5 January 2011 Terrestrial digital: 25 April 2014 Satellite and digital: 2 December 2015 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Digital | Channel 27 (TPBS MUX4) |
| Streaming media | |
| Channel 8 | Watch live (Thailand only) |
| iflix | Watch live (Registration required, Thailand only) |
History
Channel 8 began broadcasting on a satellite platform in December 2010. It officially launched as a 24-hour free-to-air television channel on 5 January 2011.[1] On 17 August 2013, Channel 8 upgraded its production and broadcast equipment to high-definition.[citation needed] Its HD stream was broadcast on the Thaicom 6 satellite.[1][2] In December 2013, RS won a license to broadcast Channel 8 on the digital terrestrial television platform in the Variety SD category.[3] Channel 8 officially launched its digital TV channel on 25 April 2014.[4]
Programming
Channel 8 airs both Thai and foreign dramas, including Korean series and self-produced Thai dramas. Its flagship sports content is boxing. In addition to airing boxing programs from HBO and UFC, Channel 8 produces its own boxing programs.[5]
Notable series
- The Doctors (2016)
- Uncontrollably Fond (2016)
- Love in the Moonlight (2016)
- Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman (2017–18)
- Eternal Love of Dream (2020)
- The Romance of Tiger and Rose (2020)
- The Love by Hypnotic (2019)
- The Eternal Love 2 (2018)
- Put Your Head on My Shoulder (2019)
- The Chang'an Youth (2020)
- Lost Love in Times (2017)
- The Classic of Mountains and Seas (2016)
- Legend of Nine Tails Fox (2016)
- The Hero Qi Ji Guang (抗倭英雄戚继光) (2015)
Notable sports
- HBO World Championship Boxing
- UFC 196
- Thai Fight
- 8 Max Muay Thai
- Muay Hardcore
- Super Champ Muay Thai
- The Champion
- The Battle and Sang Wien Nak Su
- 2014 FIFA World Cup
- La Liga[6]
- FA Cup[7]
Presenters
Current
- Phutta-apiwan Ongphrabaramee
- Sarawat Kitpanich
- Yonnakan Kornnattawee
- Teera Thanyananphon
- Sathaphon Riyapa
- Theppakit Chatsuriyawong
- Wiyada Peeraratkul
- Waraporn Sansuk
- Bunyita Ngamsappasin
- Pattaraphon Nithiworapol
- Chanitnun Punnannithi
- Pitisak Yaowanont
- Natchaya Sanguansuk
- Yingsak Jonglertjesdawong
- Chaiya Mitchai
- Saranchat Mitchai
- Chanya Pakornphat
- Jitdee Sridee
- Chaianan Panchu
Former
- Natchaya Sanguansuk
