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Parties urged to focus on digital development
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/01/2026
» Political parties need to pay more attention to restructuring the digital economy and bolstering digital infrastructure to ensure sustainable national development, say state executives overseeing digital policies.
Leveraging space technology
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/01/2026
» As global carbon markets demand unprecedented levels of integrity and digital transparency, SET-listed satellite operator Thaicom is stepping forward in response to this call.
Thailand rejects Starlink offer due to ownership hurdle
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/11/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society Ministry has rejected a proposal from SpaceX to provide Starlink low-orbit satellite internet services in Thailand through a 100% foreign-owned company, citing national security concerns and legal restrictions.
Thais look to the state for lower prices, living costs
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/11/2025
» More than a third of Thais expect the government to reduce living costs or control the prices of consumer goods, according to a National Statistical Office (NSO) survey.
New stimulus targets elderly internet access
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/10/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) have jointly initiated the “Internet Khon La Khrueng” co-payment scheme for mobile internet usage.
NBTC commissioner calls for foreign satellite changes
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/09/2025
» A commissioner on the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) wants the regulator's board to consider a draft for a new licensing regime for services using foreign satellites.
NBTC sheds light on 2027 auction plans
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/09/2025
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to auction 45 megahertz of bandwidth on the 2100MHz band and a portion of the 3500MHz band in the third quarter of 2027.
US calls for access to Thai telecom market
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/08/2025
» Management of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) disagrees in principle with a US demand that Thailand should fully open up the local telecom market to foreigners, especially satellite services, as part of recent tariff negotiations.
Satellite-to-phone service to be available in Thailand next year
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/08/2025
» A satellite-to-phone service using Globalstar's low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites is expected to be available in Thailand at the end of 2026.
Gold rush eyed for LEO satellite services
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/08/2025
» Satellite operator Thaicom and state agency National Telecom (NT) plan to utilise their global partners' low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to become substantial sources of revenue.