BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and South Korea have agreed to conduct a feasibility study regarding the construction of a spaceport in Thailand. If successful, this project could become a crucial driver for the growth of Thailand’s economy, with the aviation and aerospace industries playing pivotal roles.

 

The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency has announced that it has signed an agreement to conduct the feasibility study on building and launching a spaceport in the country with Korea Aerospace Research Institute. The partnership signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation in Bangkok on February 13.

 

The feasibility study is expected to be completed in three years. The agency stated that the study will focus on geographical suitability, environmental impact, infrastructure, regulations, and other factors. This research will also create confidence for investors who are interested in Thailand’s aviation and aerospace opportunities, as well as create jobs and generate more revenue to improve people’s quality of life in the country.

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230216133155807

 

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I have my fingers crossed that a fringe benefit of this could be a more reliable weather forecasting ability.

Carefull - This project might impact the Thai Royal Rainmaking Air Force budget. Space begins at ground level!

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The feasibility study is expected to be completed in three years. The agency stated that the study will focus on geographical suitability, environmental impact, infrastructure, regulations, and other factors. This research will also create confidence for investors who are interested in Thailand’s aviation and aerospace opportunities, as well as create jobs and generate more revenue to improve people’s quality of life in the country

What opportunities does Thailand offer..

apart from you can come here and invest your trillions and technology?

8 hours ago, rbkk said:

I have my fingers crossed that a fringe benefit of this could be a more reliable weather forecasting ability.

The only fringe benefit I can see is....

Considering how much pollution happens at every rocket launch from the existing launch sites, why

does Thailand or South Korea want another polluting site? I am just curious.

36 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

What opportunities does Thailand offer..

apart from you can come here and invest your trillions and technology?

Not to mention that the powers to be are Chinese minions.  No one would be stupid enough to bring cutting edge technology to Thailand just to be handed over to the CCP. I am surprised Korea is even talking about it.

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The agency stated that the study will focus on geographical suitability, environmental impact, infrastructure, regulations, and other factors.

some of these other factors: general corruption, fools in government, SUV syndrome (SUV = Sudden U-Turns by Vehicles)

In related news King Power has submitted an unsolicited proposal for concession rights to the proposed spaceport.

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

What opportunities does Thailand offer..

apart from you can come here and invest your trillions and technology?

Yes very puzzling considering that Thailand will only be utilizing its skills in making the sandwiches and afternoon teas while korea will be in charge of all technological and scientific endeavours.  

If the ultimate goal is to have a launch pad to send up a rocket carry The Watchman as a satellite I'm all for it.

This will facilitate Thailand's forthcoming Moon Mission.

10 hours ago, Stargeezr said:

Considering how much pollution happens at every rocket launch from the existing launch sites, why

does Thailand or South Korea want another polluting site? I am just curious.

Maybe they are building a electric rocket so there will be zero pollution. Aoc and Biden may have put their heads together one this one.

11 hours ago, hotchilli said:

What opportunities does Thailand offer..

apart from you can come here and invest your trillions and technology?

In this day and age, where most societies are struggling to stay afloat, you'd think that we'd want to direct superfluous funding and infrastructure towards a more practical manner for the benefit of the commons. 

 

A reasonable inquiry might be posed as to why. 

build it at Bali Hai ,,,

22 hours ago, Stargeezr said:

Considering how much pollution happens at every rocket launch from the existing launch sites, why

does Thailand or South Korea want another polluting site? I am just curious.

South Korea can't have more pollution, and Thai officials have $$-signs in their eyes...

https://thepattayanews.com/2023/08/07/thailand-to-explore-spaceport-development/