Guidelines and Measures for the Promotion and Support of Space Activities: A Case Study the Establishment of the Thai Space Activities Promotion Fund
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Space Activities, Fund, Promotion and Support, Space Industry InfrastructureAbstract
This research aims to identify approaches and measures for establishing Thailand's space industry promotion fund by analyzing operational approaches of various countries across three main groups: space superpowers, space-advanced countries, and space-developing countries. The research findings indicate that the United States maintains the most efficient administrative management system, characterized by a clear legal framework, diverse financial support mechanisms, and public-private partnerships. Meanwhile, China has developed a hybrid system that integrates state control with private sector engagement, emphasizing comprehensive development in research and development, investment, and infrastructure. Japan prioritizes the basic policy of the Space Strategy Fund, focusing on transportation, satellite, and exploration activities. Furthermore, the study found that the level of space development is not the sole determinant of having a comprehensive policy framework, but rather depends on strategic planning and each country's commitment to infrastructure development. Regarding recommendations for Thailand in establishing an efficient space industry promotion fund, the country should adopt: the United States' and Philippines' approaches in legal and regulatory frameworks; China's approaches in administrative management structure and fundraising; Japan's approaches in flexible policy implementation; and should establish clarity in legal frameworks with emphasis on developing clear legal frameworks and infrastructure, appropriate management and organizational structures. Moreover, the establishment of Thailand's space industry promotion fund should integrate best practices from various countries while considering the country's context and capabilities. This should commence with clear policy and legal frameworks, efficient administrative management structures, and systematic budget utilization for space industrial infrastructure development in alignment with long-term national development strategies.
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