NBTC

1. Certification Overview

NBTC stands for Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission. It is a government regulator with administrative enforcement powers, similar to China's MIIT, and oversees telecommunications products and networks. From July 1, 2008, mandatory requirements previously applying to mobile communications products expanded to other wireless products. In general, wireless products such as mobile phones exported to Thailand require NBTC certification before local sale.

2. Certification Mark

3. Certification Categories

Telecommunications equipment sold in Thailand falls into three NTC-regulated groups:

NBTC certification has three routes based on the NTC product categories:

Route 1: Class A: Registration

For RFID  equipment, cordless telephones, ultra-wideband products and automotive radar.

Route 2: Class B Approval Certification

For general public radio equipment and 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G communications products, such as mobile phones/tablets;

Route 3: NBTC SDOC,
For short-range SRD products and WiFi, BT  products, such as Bluetooth speakers and wireless cameras.

4. Product Scope

RF, telecommunications, mobile, telephone and terminal equipment, and telecommunications-related products

5. Required Documents

• Application Form
• Product specifications, which must include the relevant operating frequency bands
• Product photographs, including internal and external construction views
• RF  report; a module report may be provided
• EMC report (the complete product's EMC  report is required)
• Safety report for the complete product 
• Testing laboratory's ISO 17025 certificate

VI. Certification Route

Apply for NBTC certification using CE reports plus Thai national differences.

7. Certification Process

1. Provide product documentation and instructions for use.

2. Complete the testing application form and provide product information.

3. Confirm test standards and arrange preliminary testing.

4. Make product corrections and arrange testing.

5. Prepare a draft report after testing.

6. The customer confirms the report details, after which the stamped report is issued.

8. Certification Timeline & Validity

NBTC certificates have no fixed expiry

NBTC SDoC : certification takes 1-2 weeks

NBTC Class A and Class B : certification takes 3-4 weeks.