The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), led by Deputy Secretary-General Suttisak Tantayothin, hosted its first premium mobile number auction of 2024 on December 1. The auction featured exclusive, highly sought-after numbers with unique patterns, such as sequences of identical digits. These rare numbers, considered collector's items, include combinations like nine consecutive identical digits, which occur only once in 100 million numbers.
Key highlights include:
- 9 consecutive digits: 2 numbers, starting price THB 10 million (e.g., 088-888-8888).
- 8 consecutive digits: 5 numbers, starting price THB 4.5 million.
- 7 consecutive digits: 43 numbers, starting price THB 1.5 million.
- 6 consecutive digits: 122 numbers, starting price THB 250,000.
- Other unique patterns: Prices start as low as THB 20,000.
A total of 310 numbers were auctioned, divided into eight categories. The process was conducted transparently via specialized software, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and privacy for participants while preventing collusion. Proceeds from the auction will be directed to the national treasury to support Thailand's development.