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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.
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.
State hand in Thaicom's next satellite
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/08/2017
» For the first time, the government will take partial control of the management and operation of a new satellite of Thaicom Plc in an effort to channel the benefits of the space economy to the general public.
Minister urges Thaicom to get orbital slot licence
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/02/2015
» Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Pornchai Rujiprapa is pressing Thaicom Plc to apply for an orbital slot licence for its first licence-based satellite to comply with soon-to-be-established regulations for the satellite industry.