However, it remains to be seen whether the country canhold on to the spot.
ICT Minister Anudith Nakornthap said that the Cabinet gave its approval for Thaicomto seek a satellite to place in the slot before the country's right to the position ends with the International Telecom Union (ITU) in November.
The Cabinet also asked the ministry to determine whether the planned satellite could be used commercially. The ministry will also consult the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and the ITU in an effort to prevent possible satellite-signal jamming between the planned satellite and other adjacent satellites.
The ICT Ministry also plans toconsider launching a new satellite to the 120 degrees east orbital slot sometime after 2015.
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Cabinet gives its backing to maintain satellite orbital slot with Thaicom