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Hard truths about soft power
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/10/2021
» The vibe of Thai-born singer Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban, a member of South Korea's superstar K-pop group Blackpink, has rekindled Thailand's soft power ambitions via the creative economy.
Grab Thailand head announces surprise departure
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/05/2020
» Tarin Thaniyavarn, the head of Grab Thailand, has decided to leave the position, saying he wants to pursue his own interests after more than two years with the on-demand mobile app.
SET bucks Asean trend with weekly gain
Business, Published on 25/04/2020
» Recap: Most Southeast Asian stock markets ended lower yesterday, logging weekly losses, as governments in the region extended lockdowns and new reports indicated earlier hype about a Covid-19 treatment was misplaced.
On a mission to fine-tune local TV content
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/03/2020
» After 50 years in the TV industry, Channel 3 is facing its toughest challenge with the global trend of digital disruption. A lot remains to be proved for Ariya Banomyong, president of Channel 3 operator BEC World Plc, including whether he can see BEC through the storm and find proper and sustainable business solutions for the firm.
Local gaming venture also satisfies players' sweet tooth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/10/2018
» Thai businessmen, including an heir of the Maleenonts, the major shareholders of Channel 3, have joined with a Japanese businessman to set up a digital entertainment firm to capitalise on the growing gaming market in Thailand.
A broadcast veteran channelling his energies
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/10/2018
» Home shopping operator TV Direct Plc sprang a surprise last month when the company led by Songpol Shanmatkit announced it was taking over 90.1% of Spring News' digital Channel 19 in a deal worth 1.08 billion baht.
Making Zense of the digital landscape
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 29/06/2018
» After eight years in the game, Zense Entertainment Co, a TV content provider and producer, says that being a quality content provider is never easy. Learning and developing from international content providers is the only way to rise above the competitive fray.
Sponsor cap curbs World Cup media spending
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 13/06/2018
» A limit of nine media sponsors for the upcoming World Cup has caused total media spending in Thailand to grow only 4% or almost 90 billion baht, despite a previous projection of 6-7%, says Media Intelligence (MI).
Workpoint TV surges in ratings
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 10/03/2017
» Workpoint TV is on the rise as the channel's TV ratings in February overtook Channel 3 and Channel 7 during the prime time period in Bangkok, proving that its content creativity is a key to success amid tough competition.
Entertainment schedules back on air, within reason
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 14/11/2016
» Major digital TV operators have adjusted their programming to suit the mourning atmosphere as they resume broadcasting entertainment content today.