Thailand-based Asia Broadcasting and Communications Network Ltd. (ABCN) contracted with Telesat Canada for Telesat to operate its L-Star broadcasting and communications satellites for up to two years. Telesat will direct the sa tellites via tracking, telemetry and control facilities in Perth, which in turn will be connected to Telesat’s satellite control center at its headquarters in Gloucester, Ontario. Space Systems/Loral [LOR] is building the two satellites. ABCN is a subsidiary of Thailand’s M. Group; other shareholders include UCOM of Thailand, Japan’s Itochu trading house and Loral Space & Communications Ltd. (Telesat, 613/748-0123.)