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Call for changes to make Thailand a major digital nation
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/07/2025
» Strategic spectrum allocation with reasonable pricing, the fostering of innovation, and the promotion of telecom competition are crucial for Thailand to become a prominent "digital nation" in Southeast Asia, according to the GSM Association (GSMA).
Harsher consequences for tolerating scams
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/09/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is planning to amend regulations in order to enforce liability for banks and telecom operators if they are found to be negligent in tackling online scams, says DES permanent secretary Wisit Wisitsora-At.
National AI strategy outlines 6 projects
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/03/2024
» Building an artificial intelligence (AI) workforce and the creation of a Thai large language model (ThaiLLM) are among the six proposed flagship projects under the second phase of the national AI strategy and action plan.
Oaxis sees potential in children's brand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/01/2023
» Oaxis Asia, a Singapore-based education startup selling digital products for children under the "myFirst" brand, is gearing up to expand its footprint in Thailand to capitalise on the growing market for child-based tech.
Mobile firms seek growth with insurers
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/11/2022
» Mobile operators are expanding their foothold in the insurance market via partnerships as digital insurance still has a low penetration rate and the business can help support customer retention.
iPhone 14 models hit the market on Sept 16
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/09/2022
» Thailand has been promoted to Apple’s first-tier of rollout markets with availability of the new iPhone 14 lineup scheduled for Sept 16, in a move that industry pundits say signifies the importance of the country for the US tech giant in terms of sales.
iPhone 14 models hit Thai market on Sept 16
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/09/2022
» Thailand has been promoted to Apple's first-tier of rollout markets with availability of the new iPhone 14 lineup scheduled for Sept 16, in a move that industry pundits say signifies the importance of the country for the US tech giant in terms of sales.
B1m/day fine for mobile operators failing to act against call scamming
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/07/2022
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has set a daily fine of 1 million baht for any mobile phone operator that fails to support government efforts to suppress the rampant scourge of call centre scams.
Dtac adds on gaming, cybersecurity
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/03/2022
» Total Access Communication Public Company Limited (Dtac) is expanding its services beyond mobile connectivity by tapping into cybersecurity, gaming SIM cards and payments, while upgrading its app to cater to people's new lifestyles, including non-Dtac users.
Tripartite effort to set up smart factory
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/12/2021
» Total Access Communication (DTAC) Plc, the country's third largest mobile operator by subscriber base, has collaborated with the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (Nectec) and auto parts maker Daisin to develop a smart factory prototype capitalising on 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) technology.