In coping with the new trend of broadcasting industry, Thaicom offers High Definition Television (HDTV) transmission services (a digital broadcasting) using the THAICOM 5 platform. HDTV provides much clearer pictures and higher solution than traditional format such as NTSC, SECAM, and PAL. Currently, HDTV is a fast-growing broadcasting technology and is widely successful in Europe and America. It has also begun to be more popular in Asia. The Company plans to offer the HDTV transmission service for Indochina and Thailand.