Bangkok, Thailand — Students from the Aerospace Engineering Program at Chulalongkorn University visited Thaicom Public Company Limited on 31 March 2026, exploring Thailand’s premier satellite operator and gaining a deeper understanding of the country’s space communications industry.
Established in 1991 and named by H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great as a symbol of the linkage between Thailand and modern communications technology, Thaicom has grown into a leading Asian satellite operator with a business built on excellence in service quality and innovation. Thaicom The company operates a fleet of four satellites covering Asia, Oceania, and Africa, and is a subsidiary of Intouch Holdings PCL, Thailand’s largest telecommunications holding company. Wikipedia
During the visit, students were introduced to Thaicom’s satellite operations and ground infrastructure. Thaicom’s fleet of geostationary satellites delivers reliable and secure connectivity for premium data, telecommunications, and video services, enabling broadcasters to expand into new digital markets, telecom operators to provide rural areas with broadband services, and government administrations to extend their communication reach nationwide. Thaicom
Among the company’s notable achievements, Thaicom launched the world’s first high throughput satellite (HTS), IPSTAR, on 11 August 2005, providing broadband connectivity to underserved areas across the Asia-Pacific region. Global Security The company continues to push boundaries, with plans for next-generation software-defined satellites in development.
The visit provided students with an exceptional look into the satellite communications sector, highlighting career pathways in space technology and reinforcing Chulalongkorn University’s commitment to connecting its students with Thailand’s most innovative industries.
