Bangkok 10 February 2025 – True Corporation underscores its role as a leading Thai tech company by advancing into space technology through a partnership with GalaxySpace, a Chinese leading company in LEO satellites Internet industry. This collaboration aims to enhance Thailand’s digital telecommunications infrastructure, enriching the way of life, boosting the competitiveness of the business sectors, and driving the country’s digital economy.
Recently, Manat Manavutiveth (Right), Chief Executive Officer of True Corporation Plc. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Xu Ming (Left), Founder, Chairman and CEO of GalaxySpace to joint study, share and exchange knowledge, development and validation of information and telecommunications and technologies including Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites broadband communication technology, convergence solutions of space-based network and the terrestrial network, and Direct-to-Cell (D2C) satellites communication technology and innovation on hardware development, as well as business case analysis of the space industry, satellite use cases and applications in Thailand.
Manat Manavutiveth, Chief Executive Officer, True Corporation Plc. said that “Low-Earth orbit satellite technology represents a major advancement in global communications, driving transformative changes in both social and economic sectors worldwide, including in Thailand. We are delighted to collaborate with GalaxySpace, a global leader in LEO satellite Internet technology, to prepare for the adoption of cutting-edge innovations for Thai consumers. As a leading telecommunications and technology company, True Corporation is committed to upgrading the country’s digital telecommunications infrastructure to improve the quality of life for Thai citizens, enhance business competitiveness, and strengthen Thailand’s digital economy. This move into space technology not only enhances the robustness and coverage of True Corporation’s telecommunications network, ensuring equitable access to digital technology for all Thais, but also empowers Thai businesses with advanced communication capabilities on the best network available.
Under this collaboration, True Corporation and GalaxySpace agreed to joint study, share and exchange knowledge, develop and test data and technologies related to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites communication, provide integrated network solutions for space and ground systems and Direct-to-Cell (D2C) satellites communication technology as well as innovation on hardware development. Moreover, the MOU includes the collaboration on business case analysis of the space industry, satellite use cases and applications, covering market analysis and exploration, enterprise solutions testing and validation, mobile backhaul optimization, Direct to Cell (D2C) technology validation, Satellite Earth Observation use cases, and solution research. We believe that outcomes derived from joint studies, research, and sharing of experiences and expertise between leading Thai tech company and industry leader in LEO satellite technology from China will lead to the creation of innovative LEO satellite technology services that will create significant changes and benefits for Thai people and the country in the future.”
Xu Ming, Founder, Chairman and CEO, GalaxySpace, said that “We are pleased to establish this strategic partnership with True Corporation, representing another key step in GalaxySpace’s global market exploration of satellite Internet and continued advancement of Low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology. As a leading commercial satellite Internet company in China, GalaxySpace has successfully built China’s first LEO satellite broadband communication test constellation–Mini Spider, which has completed multiple groundbreaking validations. In March 2024, we successfully carried out China’s first overseas LEO broadband satellite Internet trials in Thailand with our local partners. Currently, GalaxySpace is accelerating the development and validation of Direct-to-Cell satellite technology.
Thailand offers a dynamic business environment and significant market potential, making it a priority market for us in the ASEAN region. True Corporation, as a leading telecommunications operator in Thailand with extensive service experience, is an ideal partner for us. This collaboration will expedite the research and service validation of Direct-to-Cell satellite technology, promote the innovative applications of LEO satellite Internet in maritime, agriculture, education, and connected vehicles sectors across Thailand and ASEAN, driving industry upgrades. As a rapidly evolving industry, commercial space is propelling the global economy through rapid innovation and market-driven applications, showcasing immense growth potential and a promising future. We look forward to working closely with True Corporation to integrate satellite and terrestrial networks, invigorating the ASEAN and global communications sectors, contributing to the prosperity of the space industry, global connectivity and sustainable development.”
