Space Affairs Bill – An Endeavor to Go Where No Law Has Gone Before

Overview
As the trend of the world’s space industry has shifted from military to scientific and commercial objectives, Thailand is also one of the countries that strives to seek new opportunities in space. The development of the space industry in Thailand can be first seen in Thailand’s use of satellites for telecommunication and exploration for natural resources. Various agencies have been established and are responsible for satellite-related affairs. For instance, in 2000, the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (“GISTDA”) was established as a public organization to unify Thailand’s development of satellite-related technology, which the Ministry of Science and Technology was previously responsible for. Subsequently, in 2009, the National Space Policy Committee (“NSPC”) was established by the Cabinet to oversee and formulate national policy and strategy on space affairs (including the consideration of budgets) as well as to promote and provide support for the application of space technology.

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