BANGKOK, Thailand – Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the opening of Thailand Space Expo 2026 at TRUE ICON HALL, ICONSIAM, in Bangkok on October 28. The four-day event, running through October 31, showcases advances in space technology and opportunities for international cooperation in Thailand’s expanding space industry.
Organized by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), the exhibition features satellite technology, navigation systems, space exploration, and geospatial applications. Conferences and discussions also cover the space economy, disaster management, rocket technology, and spaceports.
Experts from NASA, the European Space Agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and Rocket Lab are sharing their knowledge and experience with participants. The event also gives researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors opportunities to explore potential partnerships while encouraging young people to pursue careers in science, engineering, and space technology.
General Norathip Poinok, assistant commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army, attended the ceremony on behalf of the army commander-in-chief and joined other officials in welcoming Her Royal Highness. (NNT)
