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Grab legalisation inches forward
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/02/2019
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Land Transport Department will discuss legalising ride-hailing services like Grab as the state seeks to promote this year's tourism revenue target of 3.4 trillion baht, particularly in 55 secondary provinces.
Thailand ranked 10th in Asian digital rankings
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/08/2017
» A digital talent shortage, fewer digital products and uncertain policies have put Thailand near the bottom of the digital nation index, says a Singapore-based advisory firm.
NBTC warned over OTT move
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/06/2017
» Thailand's move to control foreign over-the-top content (OTT) service providers by making them set up local entities is putting the government on rocky ground as there are no legal provisions for this, legal experts said this week.
Electronic ID move seeks to cut red tape
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/04/2017
» At least 80% of government-issued citizen identity papers in Thailand will go electronic this year, says the Electronic Government Agency (EGA).
Sipa becomes Depa as it takes on broader role
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/12/2016
» The Software Industry Promotion Agency (Sipa) says it will propose a new organisational structure to the Digital Economy (DE) and Society minister by next month, which will enable it play a broader role to assist the development of the digital economy.
E-commerce firms in plea for state help
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/09/2016
» Local e-commerce companies say they are in dire need of government support to help them survive stiff competition from powerful foreign players.
Security centre urged after GSB theft
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/08/2016
» Thailand is in critical need of a cybersecurity centre that can immediately tackle a cyberattack, says the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission.
Cyber bill powers to be scaled back
News, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/01/2015
» Legislators have bowed to pressure over the controversial cybersecurity bill, promising to add a clause which would require authorities to seek court approval before accessing web users’ personal information.
Cyber bill powers to be scaled back
News, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/01/2015
» Legislators have bowed to pressure over the controversial cybersecurity bill, promising to add a clause which would require authorities to seek court approval before accessing web users' personal information.