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Grabbing opportunities
News, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/10/2023
» After a decade of local operations, Grab Thailand finally achieved profitability in 2022, making it the first ride-hailing and food delivery service in Thailand to escape the red ink.
Tech firms offer tools ahead of poll
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/05/2023
» Tech giant Google has launched new tools for Thailand's upcoming general election, while LINE Thailand suggests politicians use their "Official Accounts" to communicate with voters.
Liu makes history at Lazada
News, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/03/2021
» Jessica Liu was made chief executive of Lazada Thailand in January 2021, becoming the firm's first female country CEO. She still maintains the positions of president of Lazada Group and head of LazMall, where sellers operate their online shops.
Pandemic work methods to linger on
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/05/2020
» In the post-pandemic world, remote work is likely to become normalised as businesses and employees familiarise themselves with working from home, gaining more confidence that the approach will not compromise workers' productivity.
E-commerce rivalry intensifies
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/04/2019
» Competition is ramping up in Thailand's nascent e-commerce industry, with larger players fighting to attract lucrative brand deals and local partnerships.
Grab legalisation inches forward
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/02/2019
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Land Transport Department will discuss legalising ride-hailing services like Grab as the state seeks to promote this year's tourism revenue target of 3.4 trillion baht, particularly in 55 secondary provinces.
Powering up on AI
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/01/2019
» Adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in Thailand is expected to scale up this year, having a greater impact on business and society, thanks to powerful machine learning, predictive ability and automation.
Putting the 5G pieces together
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/12/2018
» Adoption of fifth-generation wireless broadband in Thailand will hinge on the 5G testbed in the Eastern Economic Corridor and in Bangkok, as well as the telecom regulator's spectrum bandwidth reallocation for mobile operators.
Go-Jek enters ride-hailing fray with GET
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/06/2018
» Go-Jek, an Indonesia-based unicorn offering ride-hailing services, is expanding to Thailand through the establishment of a partnership with GET, intensifying competition in the sector.
GMM One warned on soap
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/06/2018
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) denies giving a break to the Bangrak Soi 9 drama, warning it will fine or change the rating if rude content is found on any TV programmes.