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Alipay users remain keen on Thailand
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 08/05/2018
» Thailand remained the second-most popular destination for Chinese tourists to spend money via the Alipay platform during the Labour Day holiday (April 29 to May 1).
Invigorated by young blood
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 05/05/2018
» In a male-dominated world, the lady boss of Sea Thailand, the local provider of Garena online games, has proved that a woman's power lies in her creativity, intuition and ability to lead a business.
Burger King joins Lalamove in bid to double deliveries
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 01/12/2017
» With food delivery a smash hit, US fast-food chain Burger King has teamed with on-demand delivery app Lalamove to tap the fast-growing market.
On-demand delivery
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 25/01/2017
» Ordering food online was once limited to pizza or fried chicken. But now diners can enjoy a larger variety of cuisines thanks to food delivery mobile applications like FoodPanda, Line Man and UberEats.
Just getting started
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 25/01/2017
» Over the past few years, Thailand has proven a promising market for start-ups and innovators. Although start-up businesses became a phenomenon in Thailand around 2012, the country has seen a huge increase. In 2012, a total of 70 million baht was raised by start-ups here. Today, the total value of start-up investments is over 10 billion baht.
Just getting going
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 14/12/2016
» There were only three start-ups in Thailand four years ago. Today the country has over 100, with the total value of investment in 2016 around 7 billion baht -- a figure likely to only increase.
Smart stuff from Samsung
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 13/01/2016
» In a bid to strengthen its "innovation that matters" notion, Samsung Electronics showcased its integrated Internet of Things (IoT) solutions at the SmartThings open platform at the 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which wrapped up in Las Vegas last week.
Signed, sealed, delivered
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 29/07/2015
» Messenger services have become a valuable part of modern life, especially in a bustling city like Bangkok.
Catalyst for creativity
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 26/03/2014
» We Thais are big consumers of modern technology, but some of our younger compatriots are also proving expert at inventing exciting new uses for this technology. At the National Software Contest 2014, teams of talented students recently showcased and competed in building computer programs, including apps designed for mobile phones, that showed both ingenuity and great resourcefulness.
Land of the rising son
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 31/10/2013
» Pakistani-born Jamil Ahmad has mastered the Japanese language. The corporate competitiveness manager at HSBC Global Asset Management Japan says experience is one of the best tools to mastering anything a person sets their heart on.