Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with India’s public broadcaster Prasar Bharati as part of broader cooperation between the two countries.

Prasar Bharati is India’s public broadcaster and a statutory autonomous body which comprises All India Radio and Doordarshan Television Network.

“Thai PBS and Prasar Bharati share similar values as public broadcasters. The MoU is the first step of our cooperation in exchanging of news and programmes, and cooperation in programme production and other areas to help contribute to a better understanding between peoples of the two countries,” said Thai PBS Director General Wilasinee Phiphitkul signing the MoU on behalf of Thai PBS.

“Our MoU with Prasar Bharati should provide Thai PBS with a great opportunity to help our audiences learn more about India through news and programme exchanges and vice versa,” she said.

Indian Ambassador to Thailand, Suchitra Durai represented Prasar Bharati in signing the MoU.