Thailand
Thales has been present in Thailand for over 55 years and is involved today in the Aerospace & Space, Defence, Cyber & Digital sectors, working closely with local partners. Thales support’s Thailand’s national growth strategy, including “Thailand 4.0” by enhancing security, safety, economic growth, and developing local talent.
Key Figures
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Did You Know?
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- 80% of the Royal Thai Navy fleet is equipped with Thales solutions.
- 840,000 flights in Thailand were secured by the Thales Nationwide Air Traffic System in 2024 (+16% compared to 2023).
- Thales has produced more than 8 million passports for Thai citizens between 2019 and 2024.
Solutions
Thales in Thailand is positioned in defence, civil aviation, cyber & digital and space.
Defence
Thales has a leading position in Thailand’s naval defence sector with the supplement of combat management systems, radars, sonars and communications systems to the Royal Thai Navy’s frigates, corvettes, and patrol vessels. Thales equips the Army with StarStreak missiles and C5I systems for vehicles, supplies Catherine cameras for tanks, and provides soldier optronics. Strong local partnerships ensure effective support and technology transfer.
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Civil Aviation
Thales has supported AEROTHAI for decades, modernising Thailand’s Air Traffic Management with the world’s first fully integrated system. As a long-term partner, Thales has continuously provided solutions that ensure the safety of Thai airspace, including equipping eight major airports with radars, navigation, and landing systems. Thales also supplies avionics onboard Thai Airways fleets, and supplies Thales inflight entertainment systems on its A350 aircraft with full maintenance support.
Cyber & Digital
Thales is a major player in Thai biometrics, providing e-ID components, police biometric solutions, and producing the most secure e-passport since 2019. The holistic solution also includes passport enrolment sites with over 500 biometric booths and two production sites. Thales also delivers cybersecurity services to government, banks and telecommunications providers as Thailand advances its digital future.
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Space
Thales Alenia Space provides satellites, ground segments, and end-to-end systems for telecoms, navigation, earth observation, science, and exploration in military and civilian sectors. In Thailand, Thales supplied two communication satellites delivering television and internet services across Asia-Pacific.
Latest News For Thailand
- Asia-Pacific
Navantia and Thales Partner to Modernise the Royal Thai Navy Fleet
- Asia-Pacific
Thales to Upgrade the Royal Thai Navy’s HTMS Chakri Naruebet Aircraft Carrier
- Civil Aviation
Thales and Thaicom establish the foundation to lead the Unmanned Traffic Management deployment
in Thailand
- Space
Thailand acquires Search And Rescue solution based on Thales Alenia Space’s advanced technology
- Asia-Pacific
Banks in Asia Are Going Green with Thales
- Group
Thales high tech to offer Thai Citizens one of the world’s most secure e-passports
- Asia-Pacific
Thailand’s Defence Technology Institute Digitizes Armed Forces Capabilities with Thales
- Asia-Pacific
Royal Thai Navy Successfully Modernises its Fleet with Two Major Projects Delivered by Thales
- Asia-Pacific
Thailand enhances rail safety across 48 train stations with Thales
Media Relations
For further enquiries, please contact a member of the Thales media relations team (journalists only).
Local Partnerships
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Since the beginning of Thales’ presence in Thailand, the Group strengthened its collaboration with local industry partners in defense and civilian projects. Thales works with a strong network of Key Industrial Partners, ensuring a maximum of local content through transfer of knowledge.
Sustainability Commitments
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Thales aims for Net Zero by 2040 under its “Low Carbon Future Strategy” and is committed to sustainability in Thailand. It fosters an inclusive, equitable workplace valuing diversity, guided by strong ethics and integrity. Thales also nurtures young minds by partnering with international schools in Bangkok to inspire interest in STEM through interactive activities, empowering the next generation to explore technology and engineering.
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