True and NT expand LEO satellite services in Thailand

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Thai telecommunications companies True, NT, and Thaicom are integrating Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology to expand broadband access.

•True Corporation plans to study the use of Amazon Leo connectivity through Landing Rights providers.
•NT plans to launch satellite internet packages for general customers in early 2027.
•Thaicom has appointed its subsidiary TC 142 Co., Ltd. as a distributor for Amazon Leo as of April 2026.

•The expansion of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology and the launch of Starlink in Vietnam have influenced the Thai market.
•True Corporation is studying the adoption of Amazon Leo connectivity via Landing Rights to provide broadband to remote areas and hospitals.
•Sigve Brekke of True Corporation stated that next-generation network development includes LEO satellites to fill digital connectivity gaps.
•NT currently provides satellite services to corporate customers at 9,200 baht per month.
•NT plans to launch satellite internet packages for the general public in early 2027.
•NT plans to launch NT Rural wi fi using hourly coupons in remote villages by the fourth quarter of 2026.
•Thaicom, through TC 142 Co., Ltd., became a distributor for Amazon Leo in April 2026 to provide high-speed broadband to underserved areas.
•Amazon Leo has deployed thousands of LEO satellites and offers hardware models including Leo Nano, Leo Pro, and Leo Ultra.

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Suphachai Chearavanont(ศุภชัย เจียรวนนท์)ℹ️

Senior Vice President of Charoen Pokphand Group, Chairman and CEO of Rice Ventures Group, and Chairman of True Corporation.

Sigve Brekke(ซิกเว่ เบรกเก้)ℹ️

Chief Executive Officer of True Corporation Group.

Pathomphop Suwannasiri(ปฐมภพ สุวรรณศิริ)

Chief Executive Officer of Thaicom Public Company Limited.

Clint Patterson

Head of Consumer Business at Amazon Leo.

Charoen Pokphand Group(เครือเจริญโภคภัณฑ์)ℹ️

A conglomerate where Suphachai Chearavanont serves as Senior Vice President.

Rice Ventures Group(อไรซ์ เวนเจอร์ส กรุ๊ป)

A group where Suphachai Chearavanont serves as Chairman and CEO.

True Corporation(บริษัท ทรู คอร์ปอเรชั่น จำกัด (มหาชน))ℹ️

A telecommunications company studying LEO satellite connectivity through Amazon Leo.

Amazon Web Services(บริษัท อเมซอน เว็บ เซอร์วิส)ℹ️

A company collaborating with True Corporation to develop AI technology.

Amazon Leoℹ️

A high-speed LEO satellite internet service provider.

National Telecom(บริษัท โทรคมนาคมแห่งชาติ จำกัด (มหาชน))ℹ️

A telecommunications company planning general public LEO satellite services in 2027.

Thaicom(บริษัท ไทยคม จำกัด (มหาชน))ℹ️

A satellite company that changed its name to Gulf Space Technology and became an Amazon Leo distributor.

Gulf Space Technology(บริษัท กัลฟ์ สเปซ เทคโนโลยี จำกัด (มหาชน))

The new name of Thaicom Public Company Limited.

Eutelsat OneWebℹ️

A business partner of National Telecom.

Starlink(สตาร์ลิงก์)ℹ️

A satellite service provider operating in Vietnam.

TC 142 Co., Ltd.(บริษัท ทีซี 142 จำกัด)

A subsidiary of Thaicom and distributor for Amazon Leo.

Redmond, Washington, USA(เมืองเรดมอนด์ รัฐวอชิงตัน สหรัฐอเมริกา)

Location of the Amazon Leo headquarters.

Vietnam(เวียดนาม)ℹ️

Country where Starlink provides services.