Satellite Market Entry Archives - Formichella & Sritawat

Foreign Satellite Landing in Thailand

Naytiwut Jamallsawat 13 February, 2026

Sequencing State Policy and Telecom Licensing in a Layered Regulatory Framework Foreign satellite operators evaluating Thailand are not facing two separate regulatory regimes. They are navigating a layered framework in which telecommunications licensing and state-level policy considerations operate within the

Foreign Satellite Operators in Thailand: NBTC Approval and Equipment Licensing Requirements

John Formichella 28 August, 2025

Thailand is attracting increasing interest from global satellite companies seeking to provide connectivity services within the country. One particular operator, equipped with direct satellite-to-device capabilities, has pointed out the regulatory challenges of entering Thailand without the proper approvals. Although the