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Apple takes on Covid darling Zoom with iOS 15
Business, Published on 09/06/2021
» Apple Inc has previewed its next-generation iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Mac operating systems, adding a slew of new privacy, health, smart-home, messaging, maps and digital wallet features.
Negotiating heavy traffic
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 13/07/2016
» The Electronic Government Agency (EGA) was founded in 1997 as a central unit to utilise information and communication technology among various government agencies. Two decades later, it is on course to develop many tools through the analysis of big data with the hope of promoting efficiency among government offices as well as for the benefit of taxpayers.
Embrace internet, says Google chief
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/11/2013
» Google Inc's top executive has thrown his full support behind the Thai telecom regulators's move to push fourth-generation (4G) wireless broadband services in a drive to lift the country's connectivity.
Good progress but more needed
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 02/10/2013
» Local programme designers have proved their potential in the global market, but there's still a long way to go if Thailand is to achieve its ambition of becoming Asean's software hub. However, the success of Software Expo Asia 2013, which wound up in Bangkok last weekend, was regarded by industry insiders as marking a significant step on that road.
Dassault planning 3D design assault
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/08/2013
» Dassault Systems SolidWorks Corp, an international 3D design software firm, aims to double its revenue in Thailand by 2015 thanks to the growing adoption of 3D software.
Holidays from hell?... in Thailand?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/08/2013
» From bus & motorcycle accidents to derailed trains, tourists are worried about safety. Should they be?
Do touch that dial
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 03/06/2013
» Paiboon Damrongchaitham, the chairman of GMM Grammy Plc, the country's largest entertainment company, carries a big smile on his face these days, as the last piece will soon be placed in his business jigsaw puzzle.
Taxing woes
Database, Published on 20/10/2010
» Cabinet approved a draft law for a "green tax" on all industries, to kick in by 2012; there is still some work to do but proposed rates are in the neighbourhood of 10,000 baht per tonne of waste water, 2,500 baht per tonne of emissions and 15 percent of 1,000 baht per tourist; Big Business enthusiastically welcomed the environmental tax proposal, but had a couple of teensy weensy little worries, hardly worth mentioning but still... such as about consumer resistance when they push the new taxes onto the public because no way will business absorb the costs; and also there's unfairness of, say, shops along the Chao Phraya dumping pollution and not having to pay any tax; also, there is concern over calling tourists "pollution"; but really, all in all, an excellent idea.
Thailand still attractive despite 3G auction delay
Database, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/09/2010
» The halt of the 3G licences auction could harm the growth of Thailand's ICT-related businesses, and especially mobile applications development, due to a lack of testbed network capability, but ultimately the kingdom should remain attractive due to continued strong spending on technology.
Unclogging the networks
Database, Don Sambandaraksa, Published on 04/08/2010
» While most of today's modern 3G data plans talk of megabytes of data, airtime minutes are still important and telcos need tools to help them see the hidden congestion that is clogging up their networks to provide a better end user experience.