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Huawei: ICT to form 30% of GDP by 2030
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/10/2020
» The ICT sector is expected to contribute 30% to Thai GDP by 2030, up from 10% at present, thanks to 5G ecosystem development led by network deployment and the government's digital economy policy, says Chinese tech giant Huawei.
TV crisis code in works
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/02/2020
» A code of conduct for TV channels covering crisis situations will be drafted over the next three weeks, according to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), after coverage of the weekend's mass shooting in Nakhon Ratchasima was criticised for hampering the police.
Depa startup scheme launches Pharmcare
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/11/2019
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) has introduced the Pharmcare website, enabling users to search for nearby quality drugstores with standby pharmacists to offer treatment.
Dual SIM launched to attract Chinese
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/03/2019
» China Mobile International (CMI) and local partner True Move H Universal Communication (TUC) have officially launched what's dubbed Southeast Asia's first Thai/Chinese 4G SIM, aiming to cash in on the many Chinese tourists and expats.
5G setup needs not yet met
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/09/2018
» More digital infrastructure investment, cross-industry collaboration and digital talent in the workforce are critically needed for Thailand to ensure successful adoption of 5G technology.
MVNOs try to see a way forward
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/05/2018
» The business of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) has been frozen because of loopholes in regulations, and Penguin, the only active MVNO, is taking bets on whether the business model has a future under the existing ecosystem.
Tourist SIM-tracking plan axed
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/02/2017
» Plans for special SIM cards for tourists have finally been scrapped by the national telecom regulator after facing strong opposition from the government, which says the idea would do more harm than good.
Plan on tourist SIM teetering
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/09/2016
» The national telecom regulator says it may have to abandon a plan to force foreign visitors to use special SIM cards that can be tracked by authorities if strong opposition is registered at the first public hearing on the issue.