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State mulls ID linkages for social media
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 31/05/2021
» Security agencies and the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry are seeking ways to supervise usage of social media and are considering linking users' registration on platforms with their ID cards as a way to combat fake news, illicit content and fraud.
Fair auction to determine fate of Thaicom satellites
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/05/2021
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry says a fair auction will be held to determine the operator of Thaicom's 4 and 6 satellites, which are scheduled to be handed over to National Telecom (NT) after SET-listed Thaicom's concession ends in September.
Thailand Post boss eyes digital shift
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/05/2021
» Recently chosen to take the helm of postal service provider Thailand Post amid fierce competition in the segment, Dhanant Subhadrabandhu has made it clear digital technology holds the key to prevailing in this red ocean market.
DES chief seeks nod for B100 mobile aid
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/01/2021
» Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanta says he will seek cabinet approval for 100-baht monthly assistance for two months for mobile subscribers of both prepaid and postpaid systems.
Reach for the stars
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/11/2020
» Stargazing at night may be relaxing for many people, but mu Space and Advanced Technology, a Thailand-based satellite and space tech firm, is hard at work, conceiving of business opportunities in space that could emerge in the years to come.
NBTC board application process attracts several old faces
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/10/2020
» Former and incumbent executives of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) are expected to join the race for the regulator's new board members, as the two-week application period is scheduled to kick off today.
Parcelling out logistics
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/09/2020
» Competition in the country's parcel delivery business is not merely a red ocean market, it's bright red as China-based delivery companies parade into the 66-billion-baht market with massive investment to combat their rivals.
DTAC promotion offers free SIM cards
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/09/2020
» Total Access Communication (DTAC), the country's third largest mobile operator by subscribers, is gearing up efforts to expand its customer base by working with PTG Energy, ThaiNamthip and Kasikornbank (KBank) to give away free prepaid SIM cards.
Early auction quashed for Thaicom spectrum
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/05/2020
» The telecom regulator's plan to auction off the 3500-megahertz range before spectrum holder Thaicom's satellite operating concession ends in September 2021 has been scrapped because of technical difficulties and remedy measures for the company's clients who may be affected by the move.
NBTC chairman stalls Takorn's resignation
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/04/2020
» The chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has put the brakes on the resignation tendered by secretary-general Takorn Tantasith, saying he is needed to run the organisation during these bleak times, says a source at the agency who requested anonymity.