SET-listed Thaicom has partnered with Amazon Leo to bring the latter's low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband service to Thailand, further expanding Thaicom's nationwide connectivity.
Mr Patompob, left, and Clint Patterson, Head of Consumer Business, Amazon Leo, showcase the Amazon Leo Pro, part of its lineup of compact, high‑performance antennas, during a visit to Amazon Leo headquarters in Redmond, Washington, USA.
Through its subsidiary, TC 142 Co, Thaicom will act as the authorised distributor and landing rights holder for the Amazon Leo service in Thailand, according to Thaicom chief executive Patompob Suwansiri.
The service is expected to be available in Thailand in 2027.
Thaicom will deliver fast, reliable broadband connectivity from Amazon Leo to downstream distributors, expanding access to customers, communities and businesses beyond the reach of existing networks.
Mr Patompob said the agreement addresses Thailand's growing demand for reliable, next-generation internet services and demonstrates Thaicom's commitment to delivering innovative space technology that strengthens the country's rapidly expanding digital economy.
With Amazon Leo, Thaicom plans to expand its service portfolio with cutting-edge satellite communications technology, providing high-speed internet access regardless of geographical constraints, he added.
Amazon Leo will provide fast, reliable internet to a wide range of customers, significantly improving the quality and reliability of broadband for regional, rural, and remote communities in Thailand.
Amazon Leo is deploying thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit, linked to a global network of antennas, fibre, and internet connection points on the ground. Its lineup of compact, high-performance antennas -- Leo Nano, Leo Pro, and Leo Ultra -- communicate with satellites passing overhead.
Amazon began deploying its constellation in April 2025. There are currently more than 200 Amazon Leo satellites in orbit, and the company is continuing to increase production, processing, and launch rates ahead of an initial service rollout.
Chris Weber, vice-president of business and product at Amazon Leo, said the partnership with Thaicom aims to unlock new opportunities for communities and businesses across Thailand, particularly in regional, rural, and remote areas where reliable connectivity has previously been out of reach.
Earlier, Thaicom entered into its first commercial partnership in the LEO satellite business with Globalstar, focusing on sectors such as personnel safety and management solutions.
These include security and Internet of Things solutions, serving industries such as tourism and maritime, as well as nature conservation and national defence.
