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Board deals with NBTC auction debacle
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/05/2022
» The new board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is today expected to come up with a resolution for the country's first auction of satellite orbital slot rights, after a sale was scrapped last year and remains stuck in limbo.
Pact targets surge in digital volunteers
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/06/2023
» The Office of the National Digital Economy and Society Commission (ONDE) entered into a collaboration agreement with nine agencies on Tuesday in a bid to increase the number of digital volunteers to 300,000 by 2024, with the aim of promoting accessibility and understanding of digital technology among villagers.
Agency seeks to better e-government ranking
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/02/2023
» The Digital Government Development Agency (DGA) is targeting the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) ranking for Thailand reaching 40th globally by 2027, up from 53rd at present, with data-driven platforms supporting the government's smart nation and smart life schemes.
NBTC, DES Ministry to discuss security
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/01/2023
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to hold talks with the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry to allocate some satellite orbital slots for use specifically for the country's security.
Crucial year for burgeoning space economy
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/12/2022
» Thailand's satellite-related economy is expected to reach an important milestone next year with two major developments -- the auction of rights to use satellite orbital slots, scheduled for Jan 8, and a push by the telecom regulator to amend the rules governing landing rights licences for foreign satellite operators, paving the way for low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite business in the country.
Thai lawyer urges Oslo to block DTAC merger
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/10/2022
» A lawyer has petitioned the Norwegian government to pressure Norway's Telenor, the parent of Total Access Communication (DTAC), to abort the planned merger with True Corporation, saying it violates Thai laws and Thailand's constitution.
Depa preps B900m to drive digital economy
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/06/2022
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) wants to pursue six projects to drive the country's digital economy and smart city development under its fiscal 2023 budget.
EA seeks partners for satellite slot bid
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/05/2022
» Energy Absolute Plc (EA), a renewable energy developer and pioneer in electric vehicle development, plans to hold talks with mu Space and Advanced Technology, a local satellite and space tech firm, to sound out the possibility of forming a partnership to participate in the auction of satellite orbital slots, according to a telecom source.
DTAC unveils initiatives to assist disabled people
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/03/2022
» Total Access Communication (DTAC), the country's third largest mobile operator by subscriber base, has launched three initiatives aimed at empowering people with disabilities to take advantage of the digital world.
Digital skills initiative for elderly launched
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/10/2021
» SET-listed mobile operator Total Access Communication (DTAC) has launched a digital upskill training programme for the elderly to help boost the silver economy, particularly self-employed people older than 50.