Every information and telecommunications device that is to be marketed in Thailand must comply with regulations from the NBTC (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission). What needs to be known about compliance with these regulations is the classification of NBTC certification.
Devices must be registered, certified, or simply accompanied by a declaration of conformity from the supplier in accordance with the classification of NBTC certification. This is certainly important for industry players, distributors, and importers who wish to enter the Thai market without administrative obstacles.
This article will review the classification of NBTC certification, so that it can serve as your guide in complying with regulations in this “Land of the White Elephant.”
The classification of NBTC certification is divided into three categories that must be inspected and certified before they can be legally distributed. The following are the three classifications that are important for industry players and device importers to understand:
Class A: Devices that fall within the scope of NBTC Class A technical standards must be officially registered with the NBTC.
Class B: Devices that fall within the scope of Class B must obtain certification from the NBTC Office.
SDoC (Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity): Devices that fall under the SDoC scheme are not required to be registered or certified, but suppliers must submit a written declaration that the device complies with NBTC technical standards or requirements.
To simplify the identification process, here is the NBTC device classification based on device type and applicable technical standards:
Amateur radio communication devices
Technical Standards / Technical Specifications
Device List
Device Classification
NTBC MT 1018-2550
Radio communication device for amateur radio services
Class B
Land mobile radio communication device
Technical Standards / Technical Specifications
Device List
Device Classification
NBTC MT 1001-2553
Land mobile radio devices operating on the VHF/UHF frequency band
Class B
NTBC MT 1002-2553
Land mobile radio devices for the general public operating on the 78MHz or 245 MHz frequency band
Class B
NBTC MT 1009-2549
Trunking radio systems
Class B
NBTC MT 006-2548
Microphones
Class A
NBTC MT 007-2548
Radio controls
Class A
NBTC MT 1024-2552
Digital VHF/UHF
Class B
Mobile device
Technical Standards / Technical Specifications
Device List
Device Classification
NTBC MT 1004-2553
Mobile devices operating using GSM technology
Class B
NBTC MT 1008-2549
Base stations/repeaters operating using GSM technology
Class B
NBTC MT 1014-2552
Base stations/repeaters using direct spread CDMA IMT-2000 technology
Class B
NBTC MT 1015-2552
User devices using direct spread CDMA IMT-2000
Class B
NBTC MT 1016-2549
Base stations/repeaters that use multi-carrier CDMA IMT-2000 technology
Class B
NBTC MT 1017-2549
User devices that use multi-carrier CDMA IMT-2000
Class B
NBTC MT 1026-2557
IMT base stations/repeaters with E-UTRA technology
Class B
NBTC MT 1027-2557
IMT user devices with E-UTRA technology
Class B
On-site radio paging system
Technical Standards / Technical Specifications
Device List
Device Classification
NTBC MT 1028-2558
On-site paging system central unit
Class B
NTBC MT 1029-2558
On-site paging system sick unit
SDoC
Radio communication devices for maritime services
Technical Standards / Technical Specifications
Device List
Device Classification
NTBC MT 1020-2550
CB 27 MHz radio communication equipment on board ships
Class B
NTBC MT 1021-2550
Radio communication equipment operating on the VHF frequency band
Class B
NBTC MT 1022-2552
Maritime mobile service in the MF/HF band
Class B
Radio communication devices for air services
Technical Standards / Technical Specifications
Device List
Device Classification
NTBC MT 1003-2553
Airborne radio communication equipment operating in the VHF frequency band
Class B
NTBC MT 1023-2553
Aeronautical mobile service for data communication in digital link systems (VDL)
Based on the NBTC announcement dated July 18, 2007, regarding Radio Communication Equipment and Radio Communication Stations Exempt from Licensing Requirements
Using SDoC
Telecommunications network interconnection device
Technical Standards / Technical Specifications
Device List
Device Classification
NBTC MT 6201-2550 (NGN)
Not covered in the scope of the NBTC announcement
NBTC MT 6101-2551 (TDM
That is the NBTC device classification that industry players need to know. That way, you can prepare the certification and documentation process more accurately. The smooth circulation of devices in the Thai market is largely determined by whether the device is classified as Class A, Class B, or SDoC.
If you discover a troublesome to apply NBTC certification in the future, you can contact Dimulti the incredible Type Approval Certification Services for ICT Products to offer assistance with your issue.
