Southeast Asia's foray into the space sector is gaining momentum, as evident at the Thai Space Expo held in Bangkok. The event, which took place in a bustling shopping mall, drew enthusiastic attendees from emerging space nations such as Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Among the exhibits on display was a package of Thai basil chicken, identical to the one recently launched to the International Space Station by Charoen Pokphand Foods, the largest food company in Thailand. This unusual display reflects the region's growing excitement about its potential in the space industry.
Optimism is palpable, with Candace Johnson, a partner at Seraphim Space, a UK investment firm operating in Singapore, stating that Southeast Asia is "perfectly positioned to take leadership as a space hub." Johnson cited numerous opportunities for growth and development in the sector. Thailand is poised to make significant strides, with plans to build a spaceport to launch rockets in the coming years, as announced by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency. The country's proximity to the equator would provide an added boost to rocket launches, thanks to Earth's rotation. Various companies are exploring ways to tap into the global space economy.
It's a scorching October day in Bangkok and I'm wandering through the exhibits at the Thai Space Expo, held in one of the city's busiest shopping ...You might also find this interesting: Visit website
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