‘Mono’ announces big content 2025, confirms good system to watch Premier League without crashing, prices not exceeding 400 baht
Jasmine International Co., Ltd. or JAS together with Mononex Public Company Limited organized the event “MONO OPEN HOUSE 2025” THE WORLD EXPERIENCE IS HERE at Mono29 Stadium on December 12, attended by Mr. Pete Bodharamik. A major shareholder of Mono Group and Jasmine Group, along with Dr. Soraj Asavaprapha. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Acting) of Jasmine International Co., Ltd. or JAS, Mr. Nawamin Prasopnet, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Acting) of Mononex Public Company Limited and executives.
Mono Next Public Company Limited or “Mono”, the leader in integrated media and entertainment business. Is preparing to launch a new project in 2025 through 2 main platforms: “Mono 29 TV Station” and the video streaming platform “Mono Max” by producing “Mono Original” content including premium series and movies.
In addition, Monomax has also collaborated. As a main partner to be a live sports platform for Jasmine International Public Company Limited (JAS). The sole official licensee of the English Premier League. To broadcast the images and sounds of the Premier League and FA Cup for a total of 6 years or 6 seasons in 3 countries: Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos in full. Including live broadcasts, reruns, and highlights, starting from the 2025/26 season to the 2030/31 season. With a total copyright value of 559,980,000 US dollars or approximately 19,167,723,414 baht.
Dr. Sorat said that acquiring the rights to the Premier League. The world’s most popular football league is a commitment to broadcast content to reach more than 25 million households in 3 countries. With a target of 3 million member accounts out of 96 million people, who will be able to watch via Mono Max, including viewing via smart TVs. Which have a target price of no more than 400 baht per month. Allowing unlimited viewing of Premier League football and the ยูฟ่าเบท FA Cup. As well as movies and series from abroad.
“This collaboration has Mono Group, Mono Max and Mono29. As partners in marketing and distribution, which is an important step for JAS and Mono to jointly expand the content business with expertise and long experience.
Dr. Sorat revealed that he recently traveled to England to talk to the Premier League. Where he tried to help with live broadcasting, setting up systems, and planning special content, sending reporters to England.
Dr. Sorat continued that regarding the network system problem during viewing, currently we have 1.5 million users and the target is 3 million users. With the technology that we have and are currently testing. We believe that there will definitely be no system failure during viewing.
The reporter asked about the price of viewing. Dr. Sorat said that from the previous announcement that it would not exceed 400 baht, they are currently trying to work on it. They confirmed that they will make it lower than 400 baht. Where 1 user can watch on a maximum of 2 screens. In the following seasons, they will try to keep the price at this level, but they will have to see in the future again. As for the live broadcast on free TV, they have not talked to other companies yet. But there will definitely be 1 live broadcast on Mono29 per week. As for other partners, they are currently talking to AIS, and there should be a live broadcast on AIS Play as well.
Reporters asked about the problems that had occurred with other companies that bought the rights to the Premier League but ended up only being able to do it for 3 years. Dr. Sorat said that with the technology in the past. It had to be viewed only through a TV box, which caused problems in changing from one network to another. However, at present, technology has developed a lot. He believes that it will make the transition more convenient than before.
In addition, Dr. Sorat concluded that he understood that Thailand watched the Premier League through illegal links in large numbers, but our pricing of less than 400 baht should encourage more people who watch through illegal links to pay to watch. However, we have prepared to work with various agencies to prevent illegal links as well.