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5G at the heart of Thailand's future
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 19/10/2021
» 5G technology is turning Thailand around with the value of 5G-driven business and services expected to hit 650 billion baht by 2030, and the ultrafast internet service playing an instrumental role in the push for S-curve industries in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) area, say key figures in state and private sectors.
Europe tightens curbs with economic toll worsening: Virus update
Published on 17/03/2020
» Governments in Europe tightened curbs on free movement to stem the outbreak and are exploring ways to ease the financial impact. US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is rallying Senate Republicans to quickly pass the House package of economic measures. Goldman Sachs Group now expects China’s economy to contract by 9% in the first quarter and Hong Kong’s jobless rate rose to a nine-year high. The Philippines became the first country to shut its markets in response to the widening coronavirus outbreak and some regulators in Europe banned short selling. US equity futures and European stocks reversed gains.
New ministry takes on human factor
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/11/2019
» Suvit Maesincee is the first minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, the new ministry established as part of the previous government's bureaucratic reforms.
TOT upbeat about second draft of development plan
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/09/2016
» TOT Plc has finally completed the second draft of its mobile business development plan for submission to the telecom regulator, after four telecom equipment makers committed to providing supplier credits to finance its mobile broadband network project.
Tablets delayed as PM wants a second look
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/03/2012
» Education Minister Suchart Thada-Thamrongvech promises Prathom 1 students will get their tablets this year on schedule as the PM says she wants to take another look at which tablet to by for them.
Tablets: Chinese company wins contract
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/03/2012
» A Chinese company will supply 900,000 tablets for Prathom 1 students at US$81 (2,482 baht) each. Mathayom 1 students next in line.