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Analysts: Rift could attract factories
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/05/2019
» Thailand and Asean can benefit from the US-China trade war in the mid to long term, say academics and tech analysts who believe Thailand presents an attractive site for factory relocation from China.
Long overdue, or a step too far?
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/05/2019
» Thailand faces unique threats from cyber-attacks that will only increase as the economy becomes more digitised. With the passage of the Cybersecurity Act, the government seeks to aggressively confront the problem with enforcement power, but some experts fear that such power could be abused and lacks proper oversight.
Flare pays motorists to wrap cars in ads
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/04/2019
» Flare, a Japanese startup collaborating with Toyota Tsusho Thailand and an office in Bangkok, is introducing a mobile application that allows drivers to cover their cars in advertising to earn money based on how often and where they drive.
Grab pins hopes on new government
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/04/2019
» Grab Thailand, the local operating unit of the Singapore-based startup, has high hopes a new government will finally legalise the ride-hailing business after years of operating in the country.
AIC: Thai plans a barrier to OTT growth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/04/2019
» The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC), which represents global internet companies, calls the telecom regulator's planned measures a barrier to growth of the over-the-top (OTT) service industry that contributes 36 billion baht and created 30,000 jobs for Thailand's economy.
Social media gains political clout
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/03/2019
» Social media has become a main communication channel influencing Thai voters, as politicians are expected to target their advocacy even more in the next election, say social media and communication experts.
Grab legalisation inches forward
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/02/2019
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Land Transport Department will discuss legalising ride-hailing services like Grab as the state seeks to promote this year's tourism revenue target of 3.4 trillion baht, particularly in 55 secondary provinces.
Dust problem triggers remote working culture
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/02/2019
» Dust pollution has not only escalated demand for masks and air purifiers, but also led businesses to adopt technology to allow remote working.
Line Man targets triple growth next year
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/12/2018
» Line Man, the assistant service under Line Thailand, expects online ordering and delivery to become mainstream by 2023, thanks to urbanisation and the digital lifestyle.
SAP: Thai e-tail market to lead SE Asia in 2019
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/11/2018
» With a value of 778 billion baht, Thailand's online retail market is expected to be the largest in Southeast Asia in 2019, with retailers needing to differentiate their customer experience from giant online players.