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Officials ordered to draw up plans for economic stimulus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/06/2024
» Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat has told three tax-related departments to devise stimulus measures to be presented to the economic cabinet within a week and a half.
UOB Thailand launches industry-first Sustainability Compass to support SMEs
Published on 31/05/2024
» UOB Thailand has introduced the UOB Sustainability Compass, an industry-first tool designed to assist small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) in overcoming the barriers to starting their sustainability journey. This innovative tool provides SMEs with a customised report that outlines a roadmap for becoming a sustainable business, offering clear actionable next steps.
IEEE PES Thailand Hosts 10th International Smart Cities Conference
Published on 31/05/2024
» IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Thailand Chapter held a press conference announcing the 10th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference under the main theme “Smart Cities: Revolution for Mankind.” The event featured Mr. Wilas Chaloeysat, Chairman of IEEE Power & Energy Society – Thailand and Governor of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), who assigned Mr. Somchai Homklinkaew, Senior Vice Chairman, IEEE Power & Energy Society – Thailand and Deputy Governor, Power System Planning and Innovation at the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), to join with Associate Professor Dr. Nopbhorn Leeprechanon, IEEE PES Vice Chair Meeting and Conference, and Associate Professor Dr. Supavadee Aramvith, Chair of IEEE Thailand Section, in conjunction with Associate Professor Dr. Montri Wiboonrat, Conference Chair of ISC2 2024, and Dr. Jaruwan Suwannasat, Director of MICE Intelligence and Innovation Department and Acting Executive Advisor at the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). The press conference took place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
Rise of the killer 'toys'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/05/2024
» As we celebrate World No Tobacco Day today, society, especially parents, are facing a new challenge -- the rise of young smokers and deceptively packaged but harmful tobacco products like "toy pods", the fifth generation of e-cigarettes designed to be both collectable and appealing to youngsters.
New airline to fly Hat Yai-Betong route next year
Online Reporters, Published on 28/05/2024
» Newcomer Ezy Airlines now plans to begin flights on the currently unserviced Hat Yai-Betong route late next year, having pushed back the starting date.
The rise of the 'Finternet' reality
Oped, Published on 28/05/2024
» The financial system is ready for a giant leap forward. It's time to explore new frontiers. We foresee a time when applying for a mortgage or a small business loan could be as easy as texting a friend or booking a hotel room online.
Providing a link to China for local firms
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/05/2024
» Digital marketer DigiLink Thailand, helmed by chief executive Phanavika Limpabandhu, has ambitions to become a partner of Thai entrepreneurs seeking to tap the vast Chinese market.
Cannabis permit system in pipeline
Published on 23/05/2024
» Permits will be required to grow and use cannabis for medical purposes and research, and recreational use will be banned under new legislation, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Thursday.
Foreign investors updated on regulations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/05/2024
» The Department of Business Development invited diplomats and representatives of international organisations in Thailand to attend a briefing on foreign investment under the Foreign Business Act (FBA) of 1999.
Thai Companies Slow to Adopt AI Technologies
Published on 21/05/2024
» Although Thailand ranked nearly top among 21 nations surveyed recently where 'excitement' about artificial intelligence (AI) was rife, the adoption of this game-changing technology, especially by companies in the country, is quite lacklustre. A recent study by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has found that consumers in emerging markets, including Thailand, are generally among those who are particularly open to and excited about AI, particularly Generative AI (GenAI), indicating a higher likelihood of consumers adopting AI more in their daily lives.