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Depa's 'Digital Infinity' action plan seeks to increase GDP
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/11/2022
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) has outlined its 2023 action plan, using what it calls its "Digital Infinity" mission to help increase the country's GDP per person to reach US$10,000 in five years, up from $6,270 in 2021.
World Cup TV in limbo as funds short
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/11/2022
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) has approved an allocation of just 600 million baht to help finance the purchase of the rights to broadcast live World Cup 2022 matches.
AIS wins local rights to distribute Disney+
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/06/2021
» Global entertainment giant Walt Disney Company has chosen Advanced Info Service (AIS) to distribute its Disney+ Hotstar streaming service in Thailand, a boon for the carrier as the streaming segment has become part of a new digital lifestyle during the pandemic.
AIS engineers virtual mall
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/04/2021
» Largest mobile operator Advanced Info Service (AIS), in partnership with retail operators, has launched virtual shopping mall V-Avenue.Co to support retail business and help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) during difficult times amid the pandemic.
Globish looks to 5G for live classroom education platform
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/03/2020
» Education tech startup Globish Academia (Thailand) is gearing up for trial artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) adoption for its live English classroom platform this year, driven by the upcoming 5G infrastructure development and increasing demand for interactive English learning.
True Icon Hall aims to lure Mice events
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/11/2019
» Iconsiam and True Corporation have jointly launched the 2-billion-baht conference complex True Icon Hall to capitalise on the influx of major events in the country.
5G follies take on new urgency
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/09/2019
» Despite tremendous efforts by the telecom regulator to press ahead with 5G adoption by next year, achieving the goal may be a tall order considering the slow process of spectrum recall and the lack of a strong push by telecom players, wary as they are that such a plan may be too soon for Thailand.
Digital content to reach B33bn
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/08/2019
» The value of the digital content industry in Thailand this year is expected to reach 33 billion baht, up 10% from 2018 thanks to rising demand for animation and games in the global market as well as business development and promotion by the private sector and state, says the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP).
DTAC drags feet on 700MHz decision
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/05/2019
» Total Access Communication (DTAC) appears uninterested in purchasing a new 700-megahertz licence in exchange for a five-year extension on payment terms under Section 44, based on statements from DTAC's chief executive calling the sale "too rushed".
Thaicom, Asian providers in talks
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/02/2019
» The country’s sole satellite service provider, Thaicom Plc, is in talks with several Asian providers about creating a new satellite under a consortium-based model and is expected to finalise a deal by the end of the year.