An impact of Starlink project on regulations and national security

Yarnaphat Shaengchart; Tanpat Kraiwanit

doi:10.24294/jipd.v8i5.3223

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An impact of Starlink project on regulations and national security

Yarnaphat Shaengchart

Tanpat Kraiwanit

Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development 2024, 8(5), 3223; https://doi.org/10.24294/jipd.v8i5.3223

Submitted：08 Nov 2023

Accepted：04 Dec 2023

Published：15 Apr 2024

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Abstract

This study rigorously investigates the Starlink Project’s impact on Thailand’s legal frameworks, regulatory policies, and national security concerns. Utilising a well-structured online questionnaire, we collected responses from 1378 Thai participants, meticulously selected to represent diverse demographics, technology usage patterns, and social media interactions. Our analytical approach integrated binary regression analysis to dissect the intricate relationships between various predictor variables and the project’s potential effects. Notably, the study unveils critical insights into how factors such as age, gender, education level, income, as well as specific technology and social media usage (including laptop, smartphone, tablet, home and mobile Internet, and TikTok), influence perceptions of Starlink’s impact. Intriguingly, certain variables like Twitter and YouTube usage emerged as non-significant. These nuanced findings offer a robust empirical basis for stakeholders to forge targeted strategies and policies, ensuring that the advent of the Starlink Project aligns with Thailand’s national security, legal, and regulatory harmony.

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