Thaicom, the satellite operator listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, is set to launch the country’s first tracking service via a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite, Spot Gen 4. The launch, planned for the fourth quarter of this year, will primarily target Thailand’s tourism and maritime industries.

 

The launch comes on the heels of a commercial partnership inked last year between Thaicom and Globalstar, a leading global provider of satellite Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and mobile satellite services. This partnership focuses on the narrow-band LEO satellite business.

 

Patompob Suwansiri, chief executive of Thaicom, stated that the Spot Gen 4 pilot will be launched in Phuket. The company has identified a demand for several thousand devices related to businesses that require tracking solutions in the area.

“Spot Gen 4 uses a satellite-based tracking system to ensure tourists’ safety and can give a boost to local marine tourism,” said Patompob. The device, which can be attached to a life jacket, will offer added safety to tourists and marine workers alike.

 

by Alex Morgan

Photo: thaicom.net

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-25

 

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Great idea.

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1 hour ago, Purdey said:

Great idea.

Yes. With one of these clipped to your lifejacket you can drown happily in the knowledge that someone, somewhere, knows where you are.

5 hours ago, Purdey said:

Great idea.

Yeah.

I'll drink to that.

Leo?  Ok I'l put my coat on........