The government is speeding up a feasibility study into the establishment of a spaceport to capitalize on space-related industries and boost economic gains. 

According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Tipanan Sirichana, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha recently issued an order for relevant agencies to expedite the plan and take advantage of the potential benefits from the growing space business.

The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency initiated the study last year and is expected to conclude its research within the next two years. Initial findings revealed that Thailand's strategic geographical location near the equator would support rocket launches, making it a viable candidate for hosting a spaceport.

Thailand possesses two suitable coastal sites, one along the Andaman Sea and the other along the Gulf of Thailand, which could accommodate the construction of a spaceport. The surrounding seas also offer safe landing zones for spacecraft, enhancing their appeal as hubs for space-related activities.

The development of a spaceport is projected to generate substantial revenue from the aerospace industry and foster growth in related sectors, including space tourism. The project is also anticipated to create job opportunities for approximately 400 professionals, such as spacecraft technicians and technicians, electronic engineers, and import inspectors.

By becoming a major player in the space economy within the Asia-Pacific region, Thailand aims to position itself as a prominent contender in the rapidly expanding space industry. The ambitious spaceport plan also represents the nation's determination to drive economic development and solidify its presence in the realm of space technology and exploration.

 

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Beam me up Scottie.????????

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The development of a spaceport is projected to generate substantial revenue from the aerospace industry and foster growth in related sectors, including space tourism. The project is also anticipated to create job opportunities for approximately 400 professionals, such as spacecraft technicians and technicians, electronic engineers, and import inspectors.

What are they going to import from space!

1 hour ago, webfact said:

space tourism

They'll be needing an immigration office then too!

 

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The development of a spaceport is projected to generate substantial revenue from the aerospace industry and foster growth in related sectors, including space tourism. 

TAT will soon be projecting millions of space aliens visiting Thailand each year.   A 60 day visa called "First Contact" is already planned.  

8 minutes ago, Pib said:

 

TAT will soon be projecting millions of space aliens visiting Thailand each year.   A 60 day visa called "First Contact" is already planned.  

Good alien in, bad alien out

 

Fireball XL5/Space City. 

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Got jut the place.

That soon to be demolished high rise on the Pattaya waterfront.

 

It might work, for the reasons given, as Thailand would only provide the facility for others to use. If Thailand was planning to launch its own rockets and satellites - er, no.

These rocket scientists can't even form a government.

1 hour ago, Stocky said:

They'll be needing an immigration office then too!

And TAT????????

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency initiated the study last year and is expected to conclude its research within the next two years.

Someones milking that one! Three years!

1 hour ago, Stocky said:

What are they going to import from space!

Further, what specific activities will revenues come from?

Edited August 10, 20232 yr by scorecard

Complete diversion and fake competitiveness for a most serious failure:

Thailand's exports have declined for nine consecutive months. 

Would Bank - Higher productivity is key to Thailand's future economic growth and prosperity (2020). 

But in 2023 weak demand from China, US and Europe has stalled Thailand’s exports.

Perhaps it is better idea to update railroads for newer and faster trains before thinking of "space" projects. 

Makes sense with their expertise of Bun Bang Fai

bamboo technology, recycling rockets ???? made of bamboo 

could catch up with space X 

excellent ????

 

sounds like some one is eager to get their hands on the kickbacks on the purchases before they get pushed away from the trough

They get cruise ships, why not the Orville 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The surrounding seas also offer safe landing zones for spacecraft

as long as they don't upset the sea urchins

3 hours ago, webfact said:

By becoming a major player in the space economy within the Asia-Pacific region,

Sub-contractor

Should they be making these decisions while in caretaker mode.

2 hours ago, Stocky said:

What are they going to import from space!

Intelligence-Did you really need to ask?

3 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

Should they be making these decisions while in caretaker mode.

No new decisions are really being made as the study has been underway for several years.  It's more of just reviving people's memories of the ongoing study and give the govt a fresh pat on the back for the study.

Filed under " Nonsense", next to the BKK F1 grand prix and other "stuff".

How about in actual infrastructure. Stupid ego project that's all it is

I think this one is almost as stupid as buying submarines. They spent over half a billion Baht building the port at Sattahip, but the submarines do not fit... They will need to use the Andaman Sea as a port. 

 

The space port will meet the same fate. They will discover that they don't have the billions of baht required to develop a real space agency. India, China & Japan all have spaceports on land, and China has two ports that operate at sea. Why would they require (or want to use) a Thai launch site? The US & Russia both have plenty of spaceports, with more being developed.

 

 

26 minutes ago, keithkarmann said:

Intelligence-Did you really need to ask?

Would they know it when they see it?

Who will build this spaceport? What engineers in Thailand are qualified to head up this project? It's difficult enough finding a doctor that's a real doctor. 555

 

Collapsing aerial concrete structures come to mind... 

Complete waste of money. Let's work on somehow making LOS into something more than the most dangerous place to drive in the world? 

 

How about a 30 mile bridge to Koh Samui? Spaceports, tsk...

Lemme save you the trouble - it's NOT feasible at this time.

 

Just do what you ALWAYS do: wait until someone else builds one then make a cheap copy. Duh!

 

 

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