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Crucial year for burgeoning space economy
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/12/2022
» Thailand's satellite-related economy is expected to reach an important milestone next year with two major developments -- the auction of rights to use satellite orbital slots, scheduled for Jan 8, and a push by the telecom regulator to amend the rules governing landing rights licences for foreign satellite operators, paving the way for low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite business in the country.
Satellite bid in limbo
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/11/2021
» The country's first auction for the right to use satellite orbital slots, which was scrapped in August, appears to be going nowhere in the near future as long as SET-listed Thaicom is still the sole prospective contender in the eyes of the authorities.
Fair auction to determine fate of Thaicom satellites
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/05/2021
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry says a fair auction will be held to determine the operator of Thaicom's 4 and 6 satellites, which are scheduled to be handed over to National Telecom (NT) after SET-listed Thaicom's concession ends in September.
The pendulum is swinging
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 02/03/2020
» Politics in the "Land of the Free" has entered a new era with the help of social platforms and internet ubiquity. Thailand is more politically diverse than it was just a few years ago when the kingdom was divided into three camps: anti-Thaksin, pro-Thaksin and those who were just indifferent to politics.
Finance Ministry scraps travel cash for tourists
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/04/2019
» The Finance Ministry has scrapped a plan to hand out travel allowances in cash worth 1,500 baht each to about 10 million people for travelling in any of 55 second-tier provinces, part of a scheme to promote domestic tourism in areas not regularly visited be them.
BBL cuts 2019 credit card growth view
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/04/2019
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is set to cut its credit card growth target this year following sluggish performance, weighed down by the domestic political instability.
Thaicom to court CAT
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/02/2019
» Thaicom Plc, the country's sole satellite service provider, plans to partner with state enterprise CAT Telecom to promote the industry and reduce the public perception Thaicom still has political links to its founder Thaksin Shinawatra.
Satellite grant to end
Business, Published on 30/01/2019
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle applying a public-private partnership (PPP) format for the country's satellite management in lieu of the concession system once the existing contract expires in 2021.
Poll positions
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 16/07/2018
» The Asean political calendar is a busy one over the next 12 months, with much riding on the outcome in at least three countries.
Four shades of a political firebrand
Business, Published on 07/04/2018
» Visitors at Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit's house are greeted by a copy of Caspar David Friedrich's Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog. The picture, associated with a host of political firebrands, depicts an old man standing perfectly still on a mountain overlooking a body of fog pushed around violently by the wind. The man is wearing a coat similar to those worn by students and protesters during the German War of Liberation.