www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Thailand will have to wait for its 3G auction, scheduled to take place in the second quarter, for another two years. According to Wichien Mektrakarn, CEO of the country’s leading cellular operator AIS, country’s 3G auction may not take place until 2012 since the ratification of NTC board is still unclear.

AIS has already rolled out 3G services using its existing 900 MHz spectrum in Chiang Mai, Chon Buri and Hua Hin and intends to further the rollout of its 3G service in partnership with the TOT.

The delay is caused due to the failure of Royal Household in appointing the four new directors to the NTC.