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NBTC projects target slum communities
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/12/2023
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is initiating the development of internet connectivity for slum communities in Bangkok and WiFi service for districts nationwide as part of its fourth universal service obligation (USO) plan, continuing efforts to bridge the digital divide.
State eyes 10m digital ID registrants
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/12/2022
» The government targets 10 million registrants for digital ID systems by the end of next year, double the current total, to improve the country's digital ecosystem, says the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.
Jay Mart eyes B30bn M&A deals in drive for growth
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/10/2022
» SET-listed Jay Mart, a holding firm engaged in IT retail, finance and technology, aims to reach a 500-billion-baht market capitalisation by 2024, up from 200 billion baht, driven by technological power, new business models, and financial products.
Huawei Cloud aids hub hopes
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/02/2022
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) and global tech powerhouse Huawei Technologies (Thailand) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen their collaboration in enhancing the effectiveness of government cloud services and the country's cloud ecosystem. The agreement is part of efforts to make Thailand the Asean digital hub.
TUC, TikTok launch virtual game show
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/09/2021
» True Move H Universal Communication (TUC), the country's second largest mobile operator by subscriber base, has joined hands with short-video platform TikTok to launch the first virtual game show using the carrier's studio to support new digital lifestyles and attract new content creators.
Jay Mart builds token interest
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/06/2021
» From a small electrical appliance shop on Phatthanakan Road in Bangkok three decades ago, Jay Mart has become a tech-driven empire with a market cap of 35 billion baht under the reins of Adisak Sukumvitaya, who controls the business under the maxim "be first and stay different".
State plan to aid e-commerce
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/02/2021
» The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) is gearing up to develop digital infrastructure, upgrade e-transaction rules, improve e-transaction system standards and promote digital knowledge among the public as part of its 2021-22 strategic plan.
Lenovo adopts Motorola phone focus
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/11/2020
» Chinese tech giant Lenovo has adjusted its smartphone business strategy in Thailand by zeroing in on the Motorola brand for its handset segment, while repositioning Lenovo mobile phones for gaming alone in the 5G era.
DTAC urges 3500MHz auction for 5G pole position
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/08/2020
» Thailand should speed up the process of auctioning off the 3500-megahertz spectrum range, deemed the most popular, as a core standard for 5G adoption and gear up for 5G use case roll-outs, says Total Access Communication (DTAC), the country's third largest mobile operator by subscribers.
Early auction quashed for Thaicom spectrum
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/05/2020
» The telecom regulator's plan to auction off the 3500-megahertz range before spectrum holder Thaicom's satellite operating concession ends in September 2021 has been scrapped because of technical difficulties and remedy measures for the company's clients who may be affected by the move.