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Communications war room set up in the South
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/11/2025
» Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob has ordered a 24-hour war room be set up to monitor flooding in the South — particularly in Hat Yai district of Songkhla — and ensure uninterrupted telecommunications services for people seeking assistance.
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.
Generative AI lures VC funding for local startups
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/01/2024
» Startups that use generative artificial intelligence (AI) are expected to attract investment from venture capital (VC) firms of around 6 billion baht this year, roughly half the total investment anticipated from local and foreign VCs in 2024, according to the National Innovation Agency (NIA).
NBTC approves Starlink internet project
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/01/2024
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has approved Starlink conducting a trial project to provide a high-speed internet service with Prince of Songkla University on a Ku-band satellite channel.
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.
Motorist aims to triple revenue growth next year
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/12/2022
» Motorist, a comprehensive automotive service platform from Singapore, targets triple growth in revenue in the Thai market next year, mainly driven by consumer-to-business (C2B) vehicle auctions.
NT prepares gateway station for LEO satellites
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/07/2022
» National Telecom (NT) is developing a gateway station in Ubon Ratchathani for low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites operated by OneWeb, a UK broadband satellite internet service provider, as part of a plan to increase its long-term revenue stream in the satellite tech frontier.
True, DTAC submit merger report to the regulator
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/01/2022
» A joint report by True Corporation Plc and Total Access Communication Plc (DTAC) about their amalgamation plan has been submitted to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), in compliance with a rule requiring 90 days advance notice for potential mergers.
Depa project to teach AI, drone use at select universities
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/11/2020
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) plans to roll out an artificial intelligence (AI) university project and drone academy next year, as part of the agency’s plan to drive digital skills and support the digital economy.
Reach for the stars
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/11/2020
» Stargazing at night may be relaxing for many people, but mu Space and Advanced Technology, a Thailand-based satellite and space tech firm, is hard at work, conceiving of business opportunities in space that could emerge in the years to come.