euronews and Thailand Cable TV Association (TCTA) announced today the signing of a major distribution agreement.

From now, the 500 cable operator members of TCTA can offer euronews to all their subscribers.

In the next weeks, 3.5 million Thai homes will be able to access to the independent news channel in English. Operators will also be able to add the Russian and the Arabic service of euronews to their basic package.

euronews is already available on cable in Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya.

Philippe Cayla, Chairman of the Executive board of euronews said: “Thailand is now the most important country for euronews in Asia. We are especially proud to have been chosen by the Thailand Cable TV Association on the basis of the independence and the fair coverage of international news provided by the channel. Euronews will extend its coverage of Asian news and in particular of Thailand.”