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Thailand rises in startup ecosystem index
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/06/2023
» After dropping three places last year, Thailand has shown positive momentum this year rising one spot to 52nd globally, according to StartupBlink's Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2023.
Super apps eye other realms
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/05/2023
» Super app players are focusing more on non-food delivery businesses to seek new growth opportunities in response to the maturity of the online food delivery service market.
Ericsson predicts 5G reaching 50% of subscriptions by 2025
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/03/2023
» Fifth Generation (5G) subscriber numbers in Thailand are projected to reach 50% of total mobile subscriptions by 2025 thanks to monetisation models and more affordable smartphones, says Swedish networking and tech firm Ericsson.
Grab focuses on long-term journey
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/12/2022
» Amid economic uncertainty and a spending slowdown, super-app Grab projects the industry is moving towards new business practices where price wars become less intense, focusing instead on building customer loyalty and broadening customer segments.
Huawei sets its sights on regional digital transformation
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/10/2022
» Global tech powerhouse Huawei Technologies is concentrating on digital infrastructure, sustainable development and a strong ecosystem as part of its strategies to deepen cooperation with Asia-Pacific nations, including Thailand, in boosting its digital power.
Co-payment spurs online food delivery
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/08/2022
» The new phase of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme, scheduled to start next month, is expected to spark fresh competition in online food delivery services with leading market players Grab, Line Man Wongnai and Foodpanda rolling out campaigns to reduce their commission fee, known as gross profit (GP), throughout the duration of the programme.
Unlicensed GrabBike drivers facing ban
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/06/2022
» Hundreds of thousands of customers who use GrabBike motorcycle taxis could be affected once unregistered motorcycle taxis are removed from the company's services from the middle of next month, following an order by the Department of Land Transport (DLT), according to Grab Thailand.
5G handsets to drive growth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/08/2021
» 5G-enabled smartphones and the rise of online sales are expected to propel Thailand's smartphone market this year with a projected growth of 4%, says Counterpoint, a global tech research company.
Line Man defends lower rider pay
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/03/2021
» Line Man Wongnai, the operator of food delivery service Line Man, has defended its recent move to reduce delivery service payments for rider partners from 62 baht over a distance of the first 3 kilometres to 50 baht, saying the new rate remains higher than those offered by rivals in the industry.
Things On Net arrives for IoT surge
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/10/2020
» Internet of Things (IoT) adoption in Thailand is expected to gather steam in the next few years, thanks to the wave of digital transformation and big data usage by organisations as ways to survive in the post-pandemic world, says IoT solution provider Things on Net (TON).