Satellite system: 17 May 1989; 34 years ago (1989-05-17) 1 January 2008; 16 years ago (2008-01-01) (as TNN) 9 September 2008; 15 years ago (2008-09-09) (official launch as TNN) Terrestrial digital: 1 April 2014; 9 years ago (2014-04-01) Satellite and digital: 2 December 2015; 8 years ago (2015-12-02)
TNN was founded as IBC 3 on 17 May 1989. It was one of the first seven channels broadcasting on IBC satellite television platform on channel 1.
Later, on 1 November 1997, IBC 3 rebranded to IBC News and reformed its format to present news only.
On 1 July 1998, after IBC reached an agreement to merge with the UTV Cable Network and formed UBC, IBC News rebranded to UBC News and continue to broadcast on UBC channel 7. On 1 September 2003, UBC News got a new look, add a new image to consider as a news channel, consistent with the change of the UBC logo.
In 2006, the channel rebranded to UBC News 24, later known as True News 24 as the network was rebranding to TrueVisions in 2007.
TNN
In 2008, True News 24 rebranded to TNN and split into two channels. TNN24 became a 24-hour news channel and TNN2 now broadcasts in-depth news and documentaries.[1]
TNN24 officially launched on 9 September 2008 on TrueVisions channel 7. The following year, on 9 September 2009, its website was launched.
On 1 January 2010, TNN launched its radio station TNN Radio (Thai: ทีเอ็นเอ็น เรดิโอ), broadcast on the Royal Thai Army Radio Station JS 2, Department of Military Communications FM 103.0 MHz, bringing live news programming from TNN24 into a radio format parallel to the television broadcast. It ceased broadcasting in 2011.
In 2010, TNN24 launched its free-to-air service on Thaicom 5 both Ku band and C band and also launch its channel on other subscription television provider, PSI and DTV.
Thai News Network (TNN) Co., Ltd. was established on 17 August 2011 to become the subsidiary of TrueVisions and serves as the owner of the channel.
On 1 March 2012, TNN24 started to air its high-definition channel on TrueVisions cable TV service on channel 124 and expanded to broadcast on satellite service after that.
In April 2014, TNN24 began broadcasting on digital terrestrial television on channel 16 after it was awarded a digital TV license in December 2013.[2]
The channel has the same channel number on every platform due to the Must-carry rule provided by National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) but was still broadcast on TrueVisions channel 7 until the NBTC made an order to force TrueVisions to move the channel to number 16 in 2016.[3]
In February 2019, TNN24 rebranded to TNN16, but still broadcast on TrueVisions in HD, Channel 117 and 777 as before. It aims to be the number 1 digital TV business news channel in Thailand and began to merge with some of True4U's news team. Then on 18 November, the same year, expanded the studio for filming more news programs on True Tower 2, Pattanakarn Road, which used alongside its original studio at Tipco Tower, Rama 6 Road, which is currently in use and from 2 January 2020, the channel started its additional channels simulcast on True4U (similar to Sky TG24 simulcast on Cielo in Italy and Now News Channel simulcast on Viu TV in Hong Kong.)
On 11 April 2023, TNN16 moved its studios on some of its programs including TNN Pradern Yai, TNN World Today and TNN Tech Reports, to True Digital Park, Sukhumvit Road, replacing the original studios used in True Tower 2, Phatthanakan Road. However, the office and studios at True Tower 2, Pattanakarn Road, and Tipco Tower 2, Rama 6 Road, was still used until 15 April and 7 May, respectively, when it fully moved its office and studios to True Digital Park on 16 April for the main studio (Studio 1) and 8 May for the second studio (Studio 2 Glass House), respectively. However, the second studio (Studio 2 Glass House) was first used on 3 May for the 2nd TNN Thai Election 2023 Debate special program and on 6 May for the special event dedicated to the coronation of King Charles III, respectively.
Presenters
Current
Chake Rattanatangtrakul (Pop) (2019–present) (former ITV, TITV, Channel 9 MCOT HD, Channel 7 and Channel 3 anchor, also working at Eazy FM 102.5) (Executive Editor of the News Division)
Kanjana Thapjean (Ju) (2014–present) (former NEWS1 and Post News anchor)
Monai Yenbutra (Mo) (2019–present) (former Nation TV and True4U anchor)
Chonticha Asavanich (Am) (Original Family Name: Sarppaiboonlert) (2019–present) (former Channel 9 MCOT HD and One 31 anchor, also working at Eazy FM 102.5)
Natchawee Wanitsurang (Nat) (Original Name: Sujaree Theparwut (Su) and later Nutcharee Pattanawongpokin) (1998–present)
Kulacha Tangmahasuk (Pae) (2008–present) (former ITV and TITV reporter) (host of the two editions of Khao Dang Sudsapda and Khao Nee Jing Mai? segment on TNN Noon News, also working as a reporter)
Thunramon Paisarnsoontornkit (Pae) (2014–present) (host of Khao Nee Jing Mai? and Khao Dee Sudsapda segments on TNN Noon News, also working as a reporter)
Thanyaporn Suwanrat (Nok) (2014-present) (host of Khao Nee Jing Mai? segment on TNN Noon News, also working as a reporter)
Pritchaya Thapprachan (2014-present) (host of SOS: Save Our Seas, also working as a reporter)
Thanchanok Jongyotying (Micky) (2019–present) (former Channel 9 MCOT HD, Spring News, Spring 26 anchor and correspondent and FM 100.5 MCOT News Network presenter) (Executive Editor of the Online News Division)
Phat Jintanakun (Pui) (2019–present) (former Nation TV and True4U anchor, reporter and correspondent) (Executive Editor of the International News Division)
Varin Sachdev (Vee) (2000–present) (former Spring News, FM 100.5 MCOT News Network and Station 101 presenter) (also working at TrueVisions and NEWS1)
Jessada Salathong (Jess) (2020–present) (former Channel 9 MCOT HD and Krungthepturakij TV anchor, also working at FM 100.5 MCOT News Network)
Nattachar Kijmoke (Minnie) (2022–present) (former Thairath TV anchor and reporter)
Pichayapa Sutabutra (Grace) (2022–present) (former MONO29 and Channel 7 anchor and reporter)
Sopon Navarattanapong (Jia) (2021–present) (former Channel 9 MCOT HD anchor)
Chayathip Lojanakosin (Yuu) (2016, 2022–present) (former Krungthepthurakij TV and PPTV anchor)
Titikorn Tipmontien (Tak) (2020–present) (former Money Channel, Channel 3, Money & Banking Television and JKN-CNBC anchor and reporter, also working at FM 106 Krobkruakao Radio and Eazy FM 102.5)
Thawanrat Denlertchaikul (Ammy) (2020–present) (former NOW26 and Money & Banking Television anchor and reporter)
Sinida Petchveerakul (Palmy) (2021–present) (former Money Channel, Channel 5, Thairath TV, Amarin TV and JKN-CNBC anchor)
Passavee Thitiphonwattanakul (Pen) (2019–present) (former ITV, TITV and Voice TV anchor and reporter)
Jiratti Kuntipalo (Pub) (2022–present) (former Money Channel and NEW18 anchor)
Sopa Chantarumai (Joy) (2021–present) (former Money Channel anchor and Money Station presenter) (host of the morning edition of TNN Wealth Live every Monday to Friday)
Thanawan Panthachot (Moui) (2021–present) (former Nation TV anchor and Money Club presenter) (host of the afternoon edition of TNN Wealth Live every Monday to Friday)
Theerayut Bannongsa (Fluke) (2020–present) (former True4U anchor, also working at TrueVisions) (Executive Editor of the Sport News Division)
Pathomphob Inbamrung (Thomm) (2022–present) (also working at TrueVisions)
Parin Jeasuwan (It) (Original Name: Pitchan) (2014–present) (former PPTV anchor, also working at NBT)
Klanarong Machoke (Kla) (2020–present) (former Siamsport and True4U anchor and reporter) (also working at TrueVisions)
Krisana Theetipariwat (2014-present) (also working as a sports reporter)
Adisorn Piungya (Noom, commonly known as Jackie) (2019–present) (also working at Siamsport, Channel 7 HD and TrueVisions)
Rittikorn Karaweg (Oat) (2019–present) (former Channel 9 MCOT HD anchor, also working at FM 99 Active Radio and TrueVisions)
Chatdao Jangwangkorn (Dao) (2021–present) (Executive Editor of the Health News Division and host of TNN Health)
Panpilai Pukahuta (Oh) (2007–present) (host of the interview segment of TNN Health, also a producer of the program)
Chol Wachananont (Cholly) (2013-2019, 2020–present) (former Beartai presenter) (Executive Editor of the Technology News Division)
Ekachai Tananchai (Gun) (2022–present) (former Voice TV reporter)
Areeya Jaisook (Han) (2022-present) (online host of TNN Tech)
Thitima Sukprem (Jane) (2022-present) (online host of TNN Tech, also host of TNN Tech Reports)
Suhatcha Swatdiponphallop (Tang) (2022–present) (Executive Editor of the Weather News Division) (former Channel 5 anchor)
Sunida Swatdiponphallop (Toey) (2022–present) (Executive Editor of the Weather News Division) (former Channel 5 anchor)
Natthiprada Eurpibulwatana (Pan) (2012–present) (former NEWS1 and Channel 5 anchor) (Signed under Media Associated's Money & Banking Channel (formerly known as Money & Banking Television))
Thikamporn Ukamnerd (Nazz) (2023–present) (former Channel 3, Channel 8 and GMM 25 anchor) (Signed under Media Associated's Money & Banking Channel (formerly known as Money & Banking Television))
Chaiya Yimwilai (2020–present)
Former
Kritika Korpaibul (Kuk) (2008-2011)
Jirayu Chudhabuddhi (Game) (2008-2014)
Shanwit Chaisiriwong (Zen) (2012-2015)
Angkanang Maimongkol (Aoy) (2008-2021) (now at Amarin TV)
Pimwijit Sopon (Pim) (2008-2014)
Nattakorn Devakula (Pleum) (2008-2009) (now at Voice TV)
Suthipongse Thatphithakkul (Heart) (2008-2016)
Chamanun Wanwinwasara (Ake) (2010-2012)
Baramee Nawanopratsakul (Yod) (2008-2009)
Siriboon Nattapan (Ying) (2014-2018) (now a freelance host, the owner of Sarasilp Thaivision and Thai Post journalist)
Damrong Puttan (2017-2018)
Cholvit Jearajit (2017-2018)
Kanda Srithamupatham (Nan) (2010-2016)
Sujitra Amitphai (Jay) (2008-2011) (now a Deputy Head of Customer Service Management at Charoen Pokphand Group)
Suttada Natiphanon (Buddy) (2013-2015)
Wanchai Sornsiri (2011-2013, 2016-2019)
Ratchapong Lhaowanich (Koh) (2016-2019)
Nattichakorn Kalumpranun (Oil) (2008-2020) (now at Suwannabhumi TV)
Patchara Chanthawanich (Jade) (Original Name: Jessada Chandranakee and later Puwanetnarin Chandranakee) (2008-2014)
Supatra Somthawanich (Mam) (2004-2019) (now at Suwannabhumi TV)
Thitinan Chaninwong (Nong) (2004-2018)
Salilathip Thippayakraisorn (Nint) (2008-2017) (now a Consultant at CP All)
Puwanart Kunpalin (Un) (2008-2014)
Prasoppasok Kongsilp (Mei) (2008-2018)
Laphatnitsa Worapakdee (Mod) (2018-2019)
Jakkarat Chotidamrong (Earth) (2008-2018) (now a voice actor at TrueVisions)
Tosapong Rattana (Tos) (2008-2018) (now a sports commentator at TrueVisions)
Khemasorn Nukao (Milk) (2007-2008) (now at Thairath TV)
Pat Jungkankul (Lookbid) (2018-2019)
Parada Thanasrichai (Mail) (2008-2013)
Ornlada Phaowibul (Jeab) (2009-2015)
Pattanapong Saengtham (Pat) (2015-2019)
Chanyar Pakornpat (Chanyar) (2008-2014) (now at Channel 8)
Chairat Thomya (2000-2001, 2007-2008) (now at NHK World)
Arisara Kumthorncharoen (Muay) (2008-2014) (now at Channel 3)
Theppakit Chatsuriyawong (Pikth) (2019-2020) (now at Channel 8)
Sutthida Ketwit (Phueng) (2008-2019)
Tin Chokkamolkij (Tin) (2012-2019) (now at Channel 7)
Worraporn Sansuk (Ae) (2014-2015) (now at Channel 8)
Kitthikorn Silapadontree (Benz) (2015-2019) (now at Workpoint TV)
Kreangkraimas Photjanasuntorn (Kendo) (2019-2021) (now at PPTV)
Kamonphorn Worrakul (Kae) (2019-2021) (now at Amarin TV)
Amornrat Mahitthirook (2020-2021) (now at MCOT HD)
Samittra Kleabbuppha (Lookpla) (2021)
Arithatch Thangsanga (Kang) (2021)
Natchaya Sanguansuk (Lookapad) (2021-2022)
Sarut Vithuwinit (Chai) (2018-2022) (now a sports commentator at TrueVisions and NBT)
Chamaiporn Heanprasert (Yui) (2018-2022) (now at Thai PBS, T Sports 7, Main Stand and FM 99 Active Radio)
Watit Trikrutaphan (Tob) (2016-2022) (now at Channel 7)
Sukunya Chaipasee (Neng) (2019–2023)
Vimonwan Setthatavorn (Ying) (2012–2023) (Signed under Media Associated's Money & Banking Channel (formerly known as Money & Banking Television))
Supaporn Eldredge (Kookai) (2020–2023) (now a creative director of SUPA East Glamor)
Pawinee Sawaengsuk (Aoey) (2021–2023)
Chart Pattanakulkarnkit (Bank) (2021–2023)
Parnsit Vichayakupt (Tum) (2018–2023) (now a sports commentator at TrueVisions and presenter at FM 99 Active Radio)
Palida Hongkrajang (Praew) (2021–2023)
Chutima Jirasubanan (Aing) (2016–2017, 2022–2023)
Panadda Prasithimaykul (Aui) (2014–2023)
Identity
Logos
Logo used during IBC 3 era from 17 May 1989 to 1 November 1997
Logo used during UTV News era from 1 February to 30 June 1998
Logo used from 1 January 2008 to 1 February 2019
Logo used from 1 February 2019 to 1 June 2020
Logo used from 1 June 2020 to the present
Slogans
2010-2019: ทันทุกความจริง (Keep Up with All Facts)
2019–present: ทันโลก ทันเศรษฐกิจ ทันทุกความจริง (Keep Up with the World, Economy and All Facts) (used for main purposes)
2022–present: ทันโลก ทันเศรษฐกิจ ทันทุกความจริง ทันทุกแพลตฟอร์ม (Keep Up with the World, Economy, All Facts and All Platforms) (used for other purposes, as well as the monthly program schedule update on the website)
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