The new structure will inevitably affect Thaicom Plc, the country's sole satellite service provider, as it decides its new satellite investment. Thaicom operates three satellites under a concession regime: Thaicom 4 or iPSTAR, a broadband satellite; Thaicom 5 and Thaicom 6, both of which are broadcasting satellites. The government plans to formulate a new investment model for the satellite industry to replace the licensing regime. The ICT Ministry earlier floated an idea to impose a new processing fee on the satellite operator to reserve an orbital slot before launching a satellite. The company has two satellites, Thaicom 7 and Thaicom 8, under a licensing system.

Source: Bangkok Post August 07, 2016 22:52 UTC