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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).
Regulator delays approval of NT foreign satellite plan
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/04/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has again delayed approval of a proposal by National Telecom (NT) for licences to operate a service using a foreign satellite.
Premier urged to tackle overtourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism arising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the government to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
Aviation bodies see recovery in passenger figures by 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/04/2024
» Aviation bodies project Thailand's passenger numbers to recover by next year, though economic uncertainties and the slow rebound of some supply chains still hamper the industry.
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).
Unsold Thai satellite orbit rights at risk of cancellation
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/03/2024
» Thailand's right to use the satellite orbit at 50.5° East is at risk of being cancelled after the right expires in 2025, as it has long been vacant.
Call for visa-free travel between India, Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/02/2024
» Tourism operators have urged the government to discuss a long-term mutual visa-free scheme between Thailand and India, which is set to become the third-largest economy in 2027.
AirAsia touts Bangkok hub to Srettha
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/01/2024
» In talks with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, AirAsia insists it plans to make Bangkok an aviation hub similar to Dubai, while calling on the government to cut the excise tax as Thailand remains one of the few countries that still has this expense.
Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand says cancellation of flight slots 'not unusual'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/11/2023
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said on Tuesday there was nothing unusual about airlines cancelling their flight slots during periods of low travel demand after a number of Chinese airlines decided to return their take-off and landing rights at the nation's main aviation gateways.
CAAT clarifies routine return of Chinese airlines' flight slots
Online Reporters, Published on 28/11/2023
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has insisted that the return of flight slots by Chinese airlines is a routine practice and should not be interpreted as flight cancellations.