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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.
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.
Merger of Grab and Uber drive monopoly, pricing concerns
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/03/2018
» The merger between Grab and Uber is driving market concentration to monopoly levels, underlying the urgency of regulations that legalise and keep in check ride-sharing service in Thailand, say industry and research analysts.
Depa to verify Smart visas starting Feb 1
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/01/2018
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) is ready to verify Smart visas for experts and investors in startups and digital business, offering a four-year work permit from Feb 1.
Liluna carpools for carbon and costs
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/10/2017
» Many people drive to work alone every day, but a new mobile app offers to connect travel companions and help share fuel costs.
Not toeing the taxi monopoly line
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/07/2017
» In a constantly changing world, the ability to adapt is the only sustainable competitive advantage, and the taxi industry is learning this lesson the hard way. Taxi drivers are holding onto their reduced market share with sweaty hands as Line Man enters the dynamic race for ride-hailing customers, who are seeking sleeker digital platforms and more convenient ways to book rides.
Uber continues with local expansion
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/11/2016
» Uber Technologies Inc is determined to continue its popular ride-sharing service as usual in Thailand despite the lack of a proper operating licence.
Price war rages at stock clearance mobile expo
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/09/2016
» Consumers are taking advantage of massive discounts at a stock clearance of best-selling smartphones at Thailand Mobile Expo 2016, a four-day event aimed at bolstering local sales of smartphones this year.