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Pheu Thai's digital wallet under scrutiny
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/08/2023
» Blockchain and technology analysts believe the Pheu Thai Party's digital wallet scheme could create a new digital payment infrastructure and stimulate the economy.
Google Wallet launch seen spurring rival into action
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/11/2022
» The launch of Google Wallet in Thailand is expected to pressure Apple into providing Apple Pay here as the move adds another option to the array of mobile payment channels in the country, say industry analysts.
AIS aims to woo new users with Serenade upgrade
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/07/2022
» Advanced Info Service (AIS), the country's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, is gearing up to increase privileges for high-spending customers under its "AIS Serenade" loyalty programme to serve customers with digital lifestyles and capture new users.
Story telling will woo buyers to snap up D Market's items
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/01/2021
» A new e-marketplace called D Market is set to be unveiled in the second quarter, another player in a segment valued at 294 billion baht that is dominated by foreign operators.
Startup funding drought during pandemic
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/06/2020
» The coronavirus pandemic is taking a heavy toll on numerous startups as they struggle to gain customers and funding prospects dry up.
True Digital Park lures startups
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/06/2019
» True Digital Park has opened its Work Space, a co-working and office zone with capacity for 4,500 workers, in a bid to provide an affordable area for startups to develop and attract venture capital funding.
Thailand Post adds rural finance options
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/03/2019
» Thailand Post is seeking to expand financial services through electronic know-your-customer (e-KYC) and self-service kiosks to serve customers in rural areas with no bank branches, competing with 7-Eleven convenience stores.
DEPA to help vet SME loans
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/02/2017
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), formerly known as SIPA, is cooperating with six commercial banks to handle verification of all required financial information and documentation of small and medium-sized enterprises applying for 10 billion baht in state loans.
ChomChob app aids reward points schemes
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/07/2016
» Credit card holders in Thailand can now redeem reward points accumulated on all credit and debit cards for purchasing products and services both online and offline, thanks to the mobile application ChomChob.
E-commerce bucks slow economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/04/2014
» Thailand's online shopping market will see at least 30% growth this year, fuelled by skyrocketing mobile internet usage and intense competition from global e-commerce players.