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'Destiny' puts TV content at centre stage
News, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 22/03/2018
» The massive viewership of period soap opera <i>Buppe San Nivas</i> (Love Destiny) offered a beacon to troubled TV operators, by showing consumers will not abandon their old TV screens as long as the content is good enough to keep them glued to the sofa.
Creating a long-term connection
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 13/11/2023
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is aiming to become a leading player in the local wealth management space by 2025, as the 115-year-old bank looks to increase revenue from what it believes can be a key growth engine for banks.
AIS presses NBTC on mega merger
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 02/08/2022
» The chief of Advanced Info Service (AIS) is pushing the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to decide whether to approve or decline the True-DTAC mega merger, noting that the agency has the legal authority to do so.
CP chief upbeat despite inflation fears
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 06/01/2022
» The head of Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) says Thailand is on a quest to become a regional hub in several sectors despite concerns hyperinflation could affect the nation's economic growth in 2022.
EA undeterred by low fossil fuel prices
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 05/05/2020
» SET-listed Energy Absolute is adamant it will not delay the kick-off of the first phase of its 100-billion-baht lithium-ion battery production plant at the end of this year, despite tumbling oil prices putting the viability of electric vehicles (EV) at risk.
'Tesla of Thailand' powers vision of electric paradise
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 08/07/2019
» Thailand could be on the verge of an electric vehicle (EV) revolution. After decades of promising ubiquitous plug-in stations and quiet roads full of whirring, non-petrol-powered cars, the futuristic fantasy could soon be a reality.
DTAC boss outlines obstacles to 5G by 2020
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 04/01/2019
» Commercial 5G services will not be in available in Thailand before 2020 under the government's plan, as the next-generation mobile system will require a massive infrastructure upgrade with a high degree of collaboration across industries.
CP Medical Centre set for 2021 debut; airport rail bid on track
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 05/10/2018
» Thailand's agricultural conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) plans to kick off construction of a 15-billion-baht healthcare and medical centre next year and expects to roll out commercial services in 2021.
AIS gives superblock bandwidth a leg up
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 25/09/2018
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) is implementing new upgrades to its "superblock" bandwidth structure, aiming to reinvigorate the country's largest mobile operator as it faced stagnant subscriber growth the past few years because of a saturated mobile market.
Shanghai branch helps SCB's China foothold
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 16/07/2018
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is positioning its newly opened Shanghai branch to serve as a financial services innovation resource to develop the skills and expertise required by the banking sector.