Thailand Advocates for Landing Rights Policy to Boost Foreign Satellite Services and Enhance National Space Industry Growth
In a significant move towards global integration, Thailand's National Space Policy Committee has approved a draft Landing Rights policy, allowing foreign satellite operators to provide services within the country's borders. This policy, which was endorsed in July 2025, aims to open the Thai satellite market to foreign firms while ensuring fair competition and effective management of growing international interest in the sector[1][2][4][5].
The Landing Rights policy is seen as a strategic move to support citizens and entrepreneurs by facilitating access to foreign satellite services. This is expected to drive growth in Thailand's space industry and broader space economy. Key proponents, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Prasert Jantararuangtong, have been actively pushing this policy forward to expand foreign satellite services and boost the national space industry, signaling robust governmental support for developing Thailand’s position in the space sector[3][5].
This policy is part of a broader commitment by the Thai government to integrating into the global satellite market. The aim is to significantly enhance the country's space economy by attracting foreign investment, improving service availability, and fostering innovation in space-related industries. The Landing Rights policy reflects Thailand's commitment to becoming a key player in the global space market[1][2][4][5].
Progress has also been made under the National Satellite Policy Framework between 2024 and the present, with Thailand's space program preparing for a moon mission, with China extending their space partnership. The draft National Space Master Plan has also been approved, with updates based on recommendations from the National Economic and Social Development Council[6][7].
Meanwhile, in other news, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is nurturing young Go players, with 753 students competing at the 'Chang Noi Games'. The BMA is also addressing concerns about Nut Waste Plant emissions, and Bangkok is joining a nationwide drug crackdown under the "No Drugs No Dealers" campaign. Additionally, the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is working with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society to boost Thailand's cybersecurity workforce[8][9].
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- The Landing Rights policy, approved in Thailand in July 2025, aims to open the Thai satellite market to foreign firms, promoting growth in the country's space economy and space industry as part of a broader commitment to integrating into the global satellite market.
- The National Space Policy Framework between 2024 and the present has seen progress in Thailand's space program, with preparations for a moon mission and the approval of the draft National Space Master Plan.
- Meanwhile, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is focus on domestic issues such as nurturing young Go players, addressing concerns about Nut Waste Plant emissions, and joining a nationwide drug crackdown under the "No Drugs No Dealers" campaign.
- The Thai government's commitment to becoming a key player in the global space market extends to international partnerships, such as China's space partnership in Thailand's moon mission.
- In addition to the space sector, the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is working with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society to boost Thailand's cybersecurity workforce, indicating a focus on developing the country's digital economy.
- The Landing Rights policy is seen as a strategic move to support citizens and entrepreneurs by facilitating access to foreign satellite services, which will be beneficial in various industries such as finance, aerospace, and science, among others.
