Patompob Suwansiri, newly appointed chief executive of satellite service operator Thaicom Plc, has vowed to continue pursuing business diversification by capitalising on its assets and forging partnerships to provide space-air-ground smart solutions as it aims to create long-term revenues beyond its satellite business.
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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.
Mr Chaiwut said the type of pact remains unsettled, as it could be an employment contract, partnership deal or outsourcing agreement.
Thaicom operates broadband satellite Thaicom 4 and broadcasting satellite Thaicom 6 through a revenue sharing concession regime.
Ownership of the two satellites is slated to be transferred to the DES Ministry after the concession ends on Sept 10.
As the operational life of the two satellites can continue beyond the expiry of the concession, the ministry has the right to maintain operations.
NBTC urged to delay upcoming auction
Two bidders in the running insufficient
published : 1 Jul 2021 at 04:09 Satellite dishes at Thaicom s headquarters in Nonthaburi. TAWATCHAI KEMGUMNERD
The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has suggested the telecom regulator postpone the auction of the satellite orbital slots slated for July 24, saying the bidding, which involves various slots, still needs thorough and prudent consideration to ensure optimum benefit for the country.
This crucial auction should be held after the new members of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board are appointed, said DES minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn. The recruitment of the new NBTC board members is now underway.