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Unsold satellite slots up for grabs again
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/05/2024
» The auction of the 50.5° East, 51°E and 142°E orbital slots, which went unsold at the previous auction, is expected to take place between Aug 23 and Sept 7 this year, according to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
Amended draft for satellite orbital bids passes hearing
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/04/2024
» An amended draft for the auction of the 50.5° East, 51° E and 142° E satellite orbital slots recently passed the last focus group hearing, according to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
Government taps Chinese influencers to boost exports
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/02/2024
» The government is planning to enlist Chinese social-media influencers to hawk things from the so-called elephant pants to local sweet delicacies to their followers back home, as part of the Southeast Asian nation’s bid to shore up exports to the world’s No. 2 economy.
Amendments to Fisheries Act lodged
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/01/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle a draft Fisheries Act amendment, aiming to alleviate the hardships faced by the industry and promote more efficient and effective fisheries practices.
Call to revamp procurement rules
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/01/2024
» The Finance Ministry has ordered the Comptroller General's Department to amend procurement regulations in order to expedite the disbursement of the fiscal 2024 budget which could be delayed by 7-8 months, says Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana.
Hard-hit fishermen set to benefit from legal change
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/12/2023
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai says he will propose a draft Fisheries Act amendment to the cabinet next month, aiming to address economic problems for fishermen who say their livelihoods are hurt by tough regulations.
NBTC okays draft for licensing system
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/11/2023
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) this week unanimously approved the draft for a new licensing regime to operate foreign satellite services in the country, part of a greater focus on the complicated space business as the global satellite industry develops its standards.