CNN and TNN Sign Multi-Year Broadcast Affiliate Agreement-

CNN, the worlds leading global 24-hour news network, and Thai News Network (TNN), Thailand's first 24-hour Thai- language news channel, announced today that they have signed a multi-year broadcast affiliation agreement, expanding on the existing multi-platform partnership CNN has with TNN's parent company, True Visions Group.

The agreement will provide TNN with access to CNN's live breaking news coverage and premium news and feature programming, as well as CNNs compelling video portal tailor-made for its affiliates. The affiliation will also allow TNN to benefit from the high quality editorial training and information sharing which CNN provides all its broadcast affiliates.

CNN and Turner International Asia Pacific are delighted to be building further on our long-term partnership with True Visions Group, enabling TNN to provide the people of Thailand and Thai-speaking viewers across the world with best-in-class international news coverage, said Mr. Steve Marcopoto, President & Managing Director, Turner International Asia Pacific. (Pictured alongside Mr. Sompan Charumilinda)

By entering into this affiliation agreement with CNN, TNN demonstrates its determination to deliver the best Thai-language international breaking news coverage to its viewers, added Mr. Sompan Charumilinda, Executive Vice- Chairman of True Visions and Chairman, Thai News Network (TNN) Co., Ltd.

Selected highlights of the news and feature programming that TNN will have access to include:

CNN's award-winning breaking news coverage from across the world

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown', Piers Morgan Live'

Talk Asia'

News programming produced from the Asia HQ in Hong Kong including CNN Newsroom Live From Hong Kong, On China and CNN NewsCenter

About CNN

CNN is the worlds leading global 24-hour news network and one of the world's most respected and trusted sources for news and information. The CNN brand is available to two billion people via 18 CNN branded TV, internet and mobile services produced by CNN Worldwide, a division of Turner Broadcasting System Inc and a Time Warner company. CNN International is the international directorate of CNN Worldwide and distributes news via 14 services in seven different languages. CNN International can be seen in more than 268 million households and hotel rooms in over 200 countries and territories worldwide, including over 46 million across the Asia Pacific region and online at www.cnn.com/international

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