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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.
SkyDesk app ties up with TAT to deliver fresh experiences
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 22/12/2017
» Following its launch in Japan last year, SkyDesk Media mobile application will be accessible in Thailand in collaboration with the "Amazing Thailand" app created by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
2017 in cyberspace: Start-ups
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 20/12/2017
» Thailand's start-up ecosystem of 2017 continues to grow, as more established companies begin to scale up in the wake of early funding rounds. Since 2012, the country has experienced a more than 2,000% increase in fully funded start-ups.
Making mascots
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 10/05/2017
» When someone mentions the Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan, the image that pops up in our heads is that of a black furry bear, with circular red cheeks and wide eyes. The mascot is called Kumamon, and it represents the success of character design, associating a recognisable image with a place -- a symbol that works culturally as well as economically. Kumamon was estimated to generate over 123 billion yen (37.7 billion baht) in income in 2014, according to the Bank of Japan, and functions as an effective tourism promoter.
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.
The tech effect
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 14/09/2016
» Following the announcement that it has become the first "smart city" in the country, Phuket recently opened its Smart City Innovation Park to promote development and technology learning as two of their key functions.
Travelling different
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 11/05/2016
» Travel always brings new experiences, but with some of these unique websites your travel experience will become even more special.
The smart city
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 03/02/2016
» Aside from being a tourist attraction, Phuket has also been recognised as a smart city, home to a digital industry and an international research and innovation centre.
Supplying digital dreams
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 23/12/2015
» The remote Northern province of Mae Hong Son is well-known as a tourist attraction, and the provincial capital of the same name has another thing to show off: it has recently been awarded the National Outstanding Programme for Economic Development award for its IT Valley project.
Language tool of the trade
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 03/06/2015
» Proficiency in different languages will no longer be a hindrance to communication among people from Asean countries, thanks to a new innovative Asean language text translation machine.