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Thaicom

Space Agencies of Asia

Thaicom Public Company Limited is a Thai satellite communications company established in 1991 that operates a fleet of four satellites covering Asia, Oceania and Africa, providing satellite and telecommunication services. The company is a subsidiary of Intouch Holdings, described as Thailand largest telecommunications conglomerate, and has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand since 18 January 1994 under the symbol THCOM. Beyond satellite operations, Thaicom has diversified into internet, telephone and direct to home television services, with a satellite control center in Nonthaburi province and a teleport facility in Pathum Thani province.

Facts
Agency Type
Thai satellite operator and provider of satellite and telecommunication services 1
Founded Year
1991 1
Headquarters
Mueang Nonthaburi District, Nonthaburi Province, Thailand 1
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Sources
1. Thaicom, Wikipedia
  • Facilities section, satellite control center sentence
    its satellite control center in Mueang Nonthaburi District, Nonthaburi Province, Thailand, and a teleport and DTH center in Lat Lum Kaeo District, Pathum Thani Province, Thailand
  • History section, founding contract sentence
    Thailand based Shinawatra Computer and Communications Co. Ltd. (later Intouch Holdings PLC) signed a US$100 million contract with Hughes Space and Communications Company Ltd. in 1991
  • Lead section, paragraph 1
    Thaicom Public Company Limited is a Thai satellite operator and provider of satellite and telecommunication services since 1991
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