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{{Infobox TV channel
{{Infobox TV channel
| name = Bangkok Broadcasting Television Channel 7
| name = Bangkok Broadcasting Television Channel 7
| logofile = BBTV Channel 7.png
| logofile = BBTV Channel 7.png
| logosize = 200px
| logosize = 200px
| logoalt = [[ตราสัญลักษณ์]]และ[[เครื่องหมายการค้า]]ของ'''สถานีโทรทัศน์สีกองทัพบกช่อง 7'''
| logoalt = [[ตราสัญลักษณ์]]และ[[เครื่องหมายการค้า]]ของ'''สถานีโทรทัศน์สีกองทัพบกช่อง 7'''
| launch = {{birth date and age|1967|11|27}}
| launch = {{Start date and age|1967|11|27|df=y}}
| closed date =
| picture format = [[1080i]] [[16:9]] ([[HDTV]])
| picture format = [[1080i]] ([[HDTV]])
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| network = [[Digital television in Thailand|Digital Free Television]]
| share =
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| owner = Bangkok Broadcasting Television
| share as of =
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| slogan = Channel 7 TV For You <br/>([[Thai language|Thai]]: ช่องเจ็ดสี ทีวีเพื่อคุณ)
| share source =
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| country = [[Thailand]]
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| network = [[Digital television in Thailand|Digital Free Television]]
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| owner = Bangkok Broadcasting Television
| key people =
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| slogan = Ch.7 in HD, TV For You <br/>([[Thai language|Thai]]: ช่องเจ็ดเอชดี ทีวีเพื่อคุณ)
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| country = [[Thailand]]
| language = [[Thai language|Thai]]
| language = [[Thai language|Thai]]
| broadcast area = [[Thailand]]<br>[[Laos]]<br>[[Cambodia]]<br>[[Myanmar]]<br>[[Malaysia]]<br>[[Vietnam]]<br>[[Singapore]]<br>[[Indonesia]]
| broadcast area = [[Thailand]]<br>[[Laos]]<br>[[Cambodia]]<br>[[Myanmar]]<br>[[Malaysia]]<br>[[Vietnam]]<br>[[Singapore]]<br>[[Indonesia]]
| headquarters = [[Chatuchak District |Chatuchak]], [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]]
| headquarters = [[Chatuchak District |Chatuchak]], [[Bangkok]], Thailand
| timeshift names =
| timeshift names =
| web = [http://www.ch7.com/ www.ch7.com]
| web = [http://www.ch7.com/ www.ch7.com]
| terr serv 1 = [[Digital television in Thailand|Digital]]
| terr serv 1 = [[Digital television in Thailand|Digital]]
| terr chan 1 = Channel 35 ([[High-definition television|HD]])
| terr chan 1 = Channel 35 ([[High-definition television|HD]])
| sat serv 1 = [[TrueVisions]]
| sat serv 1 = [[TrueVisions]]
| sat chan 1 = Channel 35 ([[High-definition television|HD]])
| sat chan 1 = Channel 35 ([[High-definition television|SD]])
| cable serv 1 = [[TrueVisions]]
| cable serv 1 = TrueVisions
| cable chan 1 = Channel 35 ([[High-definition television|HD]])
| cable chan 1 = Channel 35 ([[High-definition television|HD]])
| online serv 1 = Official website
| online serv 1 = Official website
| online chan 1 = {{URL|ch7.com/live.html|Watch live (Thailand only)}}
| online chan 1 = {{URL|http://www.ch7.com/live.html|Watch live (Thailand only)}}
| online serv 2 = Guchill
| online serv 2 = Guchill
| online chan 2 = {{URL|tv.guchill.com/CH7-Live.html|Watch live}}
| online chan 2 = {{URL|http://tv.guchill.com/CH7-Live.html|Watch live}}
}}
}}


'''Channel 7''' ({{lang-th|ช่องเจ็ด}}; {{RTGS|Chong Chet}}; literal: Channel 7) is a [[Television in Thailand|Thailand national free-to-air terrestrial television station]]. Channel 7 was officially launched on [[27 November]] [[1967]] after being acquired by [[Royal Thai Army]].
'''CH7''' ({{lang-th|ช่องเจ็ด}}; {{RTGS|Chong Chet}}; literal: Channel 7) is a [[Thailand|Thai]] television station. CH7 was officially launched on 27 November 1967 after being acquired by [[Royal Thai Army]].


Channel 7's headquarters are at [[Bangkok|Mo Chit]], [[Chatuchak District|Chatuchak]].
CH7's headquarters are at [[Bangkok|Mo Chit]], [[Chatuchak District|Chatuchak]].


Channel 7 currently broadcasts on [[UHF]] using [[digital television]] network for CH7HD. CH7 is also available over [[TrueVisions]] on Channel 35. It broadcasts [[24-hour clock|24-hours]] daily.
CH7 currently broadcasts on [[UHF]] using [[digital television]] network for CH7HD. CH7 is also available over [[TrueVisions]] on Channel 35. It broadcasts 24-hours daily.


Since its [[1974]]–[[1975|75]] conversion to [[colour television|colour]] it has retained its signature identification tune.
Since its 1974-75 conversion to [[colour television|colour]] it has retained its signature identification tune.


==History==
==History==
Channel 7 was formerly known as '''Bangkok Colour Television''' (another one was '''Bangkok Television''', now [[Channel 5 (Thailand)|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]].
CH7 was formerly known as Bangkok Colour Television (another one was Bangkok Television, now [[Channel 5 (Thailand)|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 language|Thai]]-speaking viewers; [[Malaysian English]]/[[Singapore English]] and [[Singapore Mandarin]]/[[Malaysian Chinese]] imported series are also shown in this channel.
The channel targets Thai-speaking viewers; [[American English]] and [[Hong Kong Cantonese]] imported series are also shown in this channel.


Channel 7's [[opening ceremony]] on [[27 November]] [[1967]] at 19:00 [[Thailand Standard Time|Bangkok Time]] was [[president|presided]] by the then [[Prime Minister of Thailand]] [[Thanom Kittikachorn]]. It was originally planned for a [[national]] expansion and started [[national]] [[television broadcast]]ing on [[1 January]] [[1972]] then in [[black and white]], converting to [[colour television|colour]] in [[1974]].
Channel 7's launching ceremony on 27 November 1967 at 19:00 [[Thailand Standard Time|Bangkok Time]] was presided by the then [[Prime Minister of Thailand]] [[Thanom Kittikachorn]]. It was originally planned for a national expansion and started national television broadcasting on 1 January 1972 then in black and white, converting to colour in 1974.


===[[Digital television in Thailand|Digital switchover]]===
===Digital switchover===
With the start of [[Digital television in Thailand|digital terrestrial television broadcasting in Thailand]], Channel 7 inaugurated its [[Digital television in Thailand|digital]] [[High-definition television|HD signal]] on [[25 April]] [[2014]] on one of the [[Multiplex (movie theater)|multiplexes]] of the [[Royal Thai Army]] through [[Royal Thai Army Radio and Television Channel 5]] at channel 35.
With the start of digital terrestrial television broadcasting in Thailand, Channel 7 inaugurated its digital HD signal on 25 April 2014 on one of the multiplexes of the Royal Thai Army through [[Royal Thai Army Radio and Television Channel 5]] at channel 35.


On [[19 June]] [[2017]], Channel 7 announced that the [[Telecommunications in Thailand|National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission]] had approved their plan for discontinuing their [[Digital television transition|analog transmissions]], starting on [[1 August]] [[2017]] in [[Sukhothai Thani|Sukhothai]], [[Phitsanulok]], [[Kamphaeng Phet Province|Kamphaeng Phet]], [[Phichit]], [[Chumphon]], [[Phangnga]], [[Phattalung]], and [[Songkhla]] provinces. According to the plan, all [[analog television|analog transmissions]] of the station [[Digital television transition|discontinued]] on [[16 June]] [[2018]].<ref>{{Citation
On 19 June 2017, Channel 7 announced that the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission had approved their plan for discontinuing their analog transmissions, starting on 1 August in [[Sukhothai Thani|Sukhothai]], [[Phitsanulok]], [[Kampaeng Phet]], [[Phichit]], [[Chumphon]], [[Phangnga]], [[Phattalung]], and [[Songkhla]] provinces. According to the plan, all analog transmissions of the station will be discontinued on 16 June 2018. <ref>{{Citation
| url = https://yarmfaojor.com/content/171
| url = https://yarmfaojor.com/content/171
| title = เผยแผนยุติทีวีอนาล็อกช่อง 7 เริ่ม ส.ค. 60 นี้!
| title = เผยแผนยุติทีวีอนาล็อกช่อง 7 เริ่ม ส.ค. 60 นี้!
| accessdate = 9 July 2017
| accessdate = 9 July 2017
}}</ref><ref>{{Citation
}}</ref> <ref>{{Citation
| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RWT_rvswxk
| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RWT_rvswxk
| title = BBTV DIGITAL WORLD
| title = BBTV DIGITAL WORLD
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}}</ref>
}}</ref>


On the [[night]] of [[31 December]] [[2017]] into [[1 January]] [[2018]], Channel 7 performed the second phase of its [[Digital television transition|switchoff]], covering the following provinces: [[Mae Hong Son]], [[Lampang]], [[Phrae]], [[Nan Province|Nan]], [[Buri Ram]], [[Surin Province|Surin]], [[Trat Province|Trat]], [[Nakhorn Sawan]], [[Uthai Thani]], [[Chainat]], [[Kanchanaburi]], [[Ranong]], [[Nakhon Si Thammarat Province|Nakhorn Sri Thammarat]], [[Satun]], [[Pattani]], [[Yala Province|Yala]], and [[Narathiwat]]. This [[Digital television transition|switch off]] was promoted on air starting from [[27 November]] [[2017]], the 50th anniversary of the station's founding.<ref>{{Citation
On the night of 31 December 2017 into 1 January 2018, Channel 7 performed the second phase of its switchoff, covering the following provinces: [[Mae Hong Son]], [[Lampang]], [[Phrae]], [[Nan Province|Nan]], [[Buri Ram]], [[Surin Province|Surin]], [[Trat Province|Trat]], [[Nakhorn Sawan]], [[Uthai Thani]], [[Chainat]], [[Kanchanaburi]], [[Ranong]], [[Nakhorn Sri Thammarat]], [[Satun]], [[Pattani]], [[Yala Province|Yala]], and [[Narathiwat]]. This switch off was promoted on air starting from 27 November 2017, the 50th anniversary of the station's founding. <ref>{{Citation
| url = http://daily.khaosod.co.th/view_news.php?newsid=TURObGJuUXdOREEyTVRJMk1BPT0=&sectionid=TURNeE1nPT0=&day=TWpBeE55MHhNaTB3Tmc9PQ==
| url = http://daily.khaosod.co.th/view_news.php?newsid=TURObGJuUXdOREEyTVRJMk1BPT0=&sectionid=TURNeE1nPT0=&day=TWpBeE55MHhNaTB3Tmc9PQ==
| title = "ช่อง7"พร้อมสู่ทีวีดิจิตอลเต็มตัว ยุติระบบอนาล็อก-ได้"อั้ม"เป็นตัวแทนแจ้งข่าว
| title = "ช่อง7"พร้อมสู่ทีวีดิจิตอลเต็มตัว ยุติระบบอนาล็อก-ได้"อั้ม"เป็นตัวแทนแจ้งข่าว
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==Events==
==Events==
Every [[Saturday]], there is '''7 See Concert'''.
Every Saturday, there is '''7 See Concert'''.


== Broadcasting Hours ==
== Broadcasting Hours ==
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! Years !! Daily
! Years !! Daily
|-
|-
| [[27 November]] [[1967]]-[[31 December]] [[1970]]
| 27 November 1967 – 31 December 1970
| 19:00-23:00
| 19:00–23:00 [[Time in Thailand|BKK]]
|-
|-
| [[1 January]] [[1971]]-[[1 December]] [[1971]]
| 1 January 1971 – 31 December 1971
| 18:00-23:00
| 18:00–23:00 [[Time in Thailand|BKK]]
|-
|-
| [[1 January]] [[1972]]–[[31 December]] [[1975]]
| 1 January 1972 – 31 December 1975
| 18:00-00:00
| 18:00–00:00 [[Time in Thailand|BKK]]
|-
|-
| [[1 January]] [[1976]]–[[31 December]] [[1983]]
| 1 January 1976 – 31 December 1983
| 16:00-00:00
| 16:00–00:00 [[Time in Thailand|BKK]]
|-
|-
| [[1 January]] [[1984]]–[[31 December]] [[1995]]
| 1 January 1984 – 31 December 1995
| 13:00-00:00
| 13:00–00:00 [[Time in Thailand|BKK]]
|-
|-
| [[1 January]] [[1996]]–[[31 December]] [[2001]]
| 1 January 1996 – 31 December 2001
| 07:00-00:00
| 07:00–00:00 [[Time in Thailand|BKK]]
|-
|-
| [[1 January]] [[2002]]–[[31 December]] [[2003]]
| 1 January 2002 – 31 December 2003
| 05:00-00:00
| 05:00–00:00 [[Time in Thailand|BKK]]
|-
|-
| [[1 January]] [[2004]]–[[31 December]] [[2004]]
| 1 January 2004 – 31 December 2004
| 04:00-00:00
| 04:00–00:00 [[Time in Thailand|BKK]]
|-
|-
| [[1 January]] [[2005]]-now
| 1 January 2005-now
| [[24-hour clock|24-hours]]
| 24-hours
|}
|}


Revision as of 10:44, 11 June 2018

Bangkok Broadcasting Television Channel 7
CountryThailand
NetworkDigital Free Television
HeadquartersChatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand
Programming
Language(s)Thai
Ownership
OwnerBangkok Broadcasting Television

CH7 (Thai: ช่องเจ็ด; RTGS: Chong Chet; literal: Channel 7) is a Thai television station. CH7 was officially launched on 27 November 1967 after being acquired by Royal Thai Army.

CH7's headquarters are at Mo Chit, Chatuchak.

CH7 currently broadcasts on UHF using digital television network for CH7HD. CH7 is also available over TrueVisions on Channel 35. It broadcasts 24-hours daily.

Since its 1974-75 conversion to colour 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 imported series are also shown in this channel.

Channel 7's launching ceremony on 27 November 1967 at 19:00 Bangkok Time was presided by the then Prime Minister of Thailand Thanom Kittikachorn. It was originally planned for a national expansion and started national television broadcasting on 1 January 1972 then in black and white, converting to colour in 1974.

Digital switchover

With the start of digital terrestrial television broadcasting in Thailand, Channel 7 inaugurated its digital HD signal on 25 April 2014 on one of the multiplexes of the Royal Thai Army through Royal Thai Army Radio and Television Channel 5 at channel 35.

On 19 June 2017, Channel 7 announced that the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission had approved their plan for discontinuing their analog transmissions, starting on 1 August in Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Kampaeng Phet, Phichit, Chumphon, Phangnga, Phattalung, and Songkhla provinces. According to the plan, all analog transmissions of the station will be discontinued on 16 June 2018. [1] [2]

On the night of 31 December 2017 into 1 January 2018, Channel 7 performed the second phase of its switchoff, covering the following provinces: Mae Hong Son, Lampang, Phrae, Nan, Buri Ram, Surin, Trat, Nakhorn Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Kanchanaburi, Ranong, Nakhorn Sri Thammarat, Satun, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. This switch off was promoted on air starting from 27 November 2017, the 50th anniversary of the station's founding. [3]

Events

Every Saturday, there is 7 See Concert.

Broadcasting Hours

Years Daily
27 November 1967 – 31 December 1970 19:00-23:00
1 January 1971 – 31 December 1971 18:00-23:00
1 January 1972 – 31 December 1975 18:00-00:00
1 January 1976 – 31 December 1983 16:00-00:00
1 January 1984 – 31 December 1995 13:00-00:00
1 January 1996 – 31 December 2001 07:00-00:00
1 January 2002 – 31 December 2003 05:00-00:00
1 January 2004 – 31 December 2004 04:00-00:00
1 January 2005-now 24-hours

See also

References

  1. ^ เผยแผนยุติทีวีอนาล็อกช่อง 7 เริ่ม ส.ค. 60 นี้!, retrieved 9 July 2017
  2. ^ BBTV DIGITAL WORLD, retrieved 9 July 2017
  3. ^ "ช่อง7"พร้อมสู่ทีวีดิจิตอลเต็มตัว ยุติระบบอนาล็อก-ได้"อั้ม"เป็นตัวแทนแจ้งข่าว, retrieved 6 January 2018
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