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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.
Gulf's B10.8bn Thaicom buyout raises eyebrows
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/11/2022
» Gulf Energy Development Plc, Thailand's biggest private power producer by market value, is pushing for the acquisition of satellite service provider Thaicom Plc for 10.8 billion baht as it explores new business opportunities in the space economy.
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.
A triple dividend deal
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/04/2021
» SET-listed Gulf Energy Development's determination to acquire InTouch Holdings could prove favourable for three parties -- the government, Gulf, and InTouch's biggest shareholder Singtel -- say industry pundits.
Delivering the goods in the age of coronavirus
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/04/2020
» With extensive experience in family businesses, politics and regulation, Korkij Danchaivichit has a strong will to shore up Thailand Post as it weathers fierce competition from other courier services.
On a mission to bring Thaicom back to earth
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/05/2019
» While SET-listed Thaicom Plc, the nation's sole satellite service provider, has its present set in space, chief executive Anant Kaewruamvongs is looking to ground the "sunsetting" segment and diversify the company with new revenue-generating ventures.
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.
Thaksin's TV channel gagged
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/02/2019
» Voice TV announced yesterday it will seek an Administrative Court injunction against a 15-day National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) suspension order and have threatened to sue the broadcasting watchdog for over 100 million baht in compensation.
Squabbling over telecom survival
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/11/2018
» The proposed merger of TOT and CAT Telecom is seen as the latest government effort to help the two troubled state telecom enterprises survive after the previous plan of splitting them into two new companies failed.