(July 31, 2014) Thaicom plans to seek an interim satellite to serve rising demand for broadcasting service in Thailand ahead of the launch of Thaicom 8, chief executive officer Suphajee Suthumpun said.
“We’re looking for a satellite to provide broadcasting service only for a year and a half before launching Thaicom 8,” she said.
Thaicom 8, worth US$178.5 million (Bt5.69 billion), is scheduled for launch in the first half of 2016. However, the company has witnessed surging demand for satellite broadcasting service in the domestic market, while its existing Thaicom 5 and 6 satellites are running at almost full capacity.
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