Popular Post webfact Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 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. Source: https://web.facebook.com/story.php -- © Copyright NBT WORLD 2023-08-10 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lucky Bones Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 Beam me up Scottie.???????? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stocky Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stocky Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 1 hour ago, webfact said: space tourism They'll be needing an immigration office then too! 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pib Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 Quote 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. 3 1 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tarteso Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 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 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jonathan Swift Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) Fireball XL5/Space City. Edited August 10, 2023 by Jonathan Swift 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyai Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Got jut the place. That soon to be demolished high rise on the Pattaya waterfront. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 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. 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IamNoone88 Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 These rocket scientists can't even form a government. 2 2 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lucky Bones Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Stocky said: They'll be needing an immigration office then too! And TAT???????? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post recom273 Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 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! 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Stocky said: What are they going to import from space! Further, what specific activities will revenues come from? Edited August 10, 2023 by scorecard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Theory Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 Perhaps it is better idea to update railroads for newer and faster trains before thinking of "space" projects. 1 1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stix40 Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 Makes sense with their expertise of Bun Bang Fai bamboo technology, recycling rockets ???? made of bamboo could catch up with space X excellent ???? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poskat Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 sounds like some one is eager to get their hands on the kickbacks on the purchases before they get pushed away from the trough 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 They get cruise ships, why not the Orville 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 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 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: By becoming a major player in the space economy within the Asia-Pacific region, Sub-contractor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie999 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Should they be making these decisions while in caretaker mode. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post keithkarmann Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Stocky said: What are they going to import from space! Intelligence-Did you really need to ask? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mancub Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 Filed under " Nonsense", next to the BKK F1 grand prix and other "stuff". 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bim Smith Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 How about in actual infrastructure. Stupid ego project that's all it is 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickleberry Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surasak Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 26 minutes ago, keithkarmann said: Intelligence-Did you really need to ask? Would they know it when they see it? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1happykamper Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 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... 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinot Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 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... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyExpat57 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) 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! Edited August 10, 2023 by HappyExpat57 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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