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Regulator pursues options for unsold satellite packages
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/02/2023
» The telecom regulator's subcommittee responsible for satellite business has proposed the allocation of satellite orbital slots unsold from January's auction through any means except auction during this year.
Thaicom allots B15bn for satellite budget
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/02/2023
» SET-listed satellite service provider Thaicom has unveiled its 15-billion-baht satellite investment plan, including the construction of three new satellites for the 119.5° East slot.
Bid to rejig allocation criteria
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/01/2023
» As no bids were made for two of the five satellite orbital slot packages available in the auction on Jan 15, the telecom regulator wants to adjust its slot allocation criteria to ensure they will eventually be used.
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.
Ministry asks cabinet for big data overhaul
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/09/2022
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has moved forward with its plans to establish the National Big Data Institute (NBDi) as a major provider of data analytics, and is now seeking approval for the venture at the next cabinet meeting.
Telenor highlights green transition
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/01/2022
» Green cloud, climate change-related online courses, optimisation, green influencers as well as focus on new generation are expected to be crucial technology trends that will support the green transition in 2022, according to Norway's Telenor, the parent of major mobile carrier Total Access Communication (DTAC).
Thaicom ready to navigate new frontiers
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/09/2021
» Despite a 30-year satellite operating concession ending on Sept 10, SET-listed Thaicom is still optimistic about the future, indicating the space economy offers a myriad of business opportunities.
NT looks to hire Thaicom to handle satellite systems
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/09/2021
» National Telecom (NT) is mulling hiring SET-listed satellite service provider Thaicom to handle the control systems of the Thaicom 4 and 6 satellites to ensure a smooth transition of operations, as Thaicom's 30-year concession is scheduled to end on Friday, says the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.
Legal fears leave satellite bids up in the air
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/08/2021
» Efforts by the telecom regulator to liberalise the satellite business through a licensing regime and the auction of orbital slots now seem stuck in limbo, complicated by various issues including the risk of constitutional violation.
NT-Thaicom pact promoted
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/07/2021
» National Telecom (NT) needs to partner with SET-listed satellite service provider Thaicom, allowing it to operate the Thaicom 4 and 6 satellites after the firm's 30-year concession ends in September, says Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.