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Harsher consequences for tolerating scams
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/09/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is planning to amend regulations in order to enforce liability for banks and telecom operators if they are found to be negligent in tackling online scams, says DES permanent secretary Wisit Wisitsora-At.
Is the government on cloud nine?
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/07/2024
» Last month the cabinet approved the establishment of a Cloud First Policy Committee to steer all state agencies towards the digital government scheme.
DES readies systems to handle 50m digital wallet payments
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/05/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is preparing its systems to support the government's digital wallet handout and ensure smooth implementation for 50 million Thais.
Call for policies to curb cheap online goods
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/11/2023
» E-commerce and retail pioneers have urged the government to impose strict measures to handle the flood of cheap and low-quality products available on online platforms that have affected local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Rising online use boosts cyberthreats
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/10/2020
» Cyberthreats have spiralled up as businesses and individuals increasingly rely on online channels during the pandemic, say leading cybersecurity service providers.
E-marketplaces brace for competition
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/01/2018
» Intense competition from global commerce players has forced local e-marketplace operators to adapt for survival.
Edged out by automation
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/09/2017
» As the era of digital transformation accelerates, digitisation, automation, and tech-literate personnel are becoming more crucial for the economy.
Schools get smart city grants
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/09/2017
» The government has offered 250 million baht to the Council of University Presidents of Thailand for local research related to smart cities as part of Thailand 4.0.
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).
State services in digital drive
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/03/2016
» Thai citizens will have the luxury of dealing with government agencies and services without having to bring along a copy of their identity cards in under three years thanks to the development of the digital economy, says the Electronic Government Agency (EGA).