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From humble beginnings to app pioneer
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 17/11/2018
» Jin-woo Lee, an employee of South Korean search giant Naver Corp, the parent company of Line, was the first person to bring Line messaging to Thailand seven years ago, before the 3G network was even launched in the country. He had come a long way.
Making mascots
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 10/05/2017
» When someone mentions the Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan, the image that pops up in our heads is that of a black furry bear, with circular red cheeks and wide eyes. The mascot is called Kumamon, and it represents the success of character design, associating a recognisable image with a place -- a symbol that works culturally as well as economically. Kumamon was estimated to generate over 123 billion yen (37.7 billion baht) in income in 2014, according to the Bank of Japan, and functions as an effective tourism promoter.
Thailand at your fingertips
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 27/01/2016
» Tourists around the world are now able to view the current atmosphere of tourist attractions in Thailand in real-time before deciding to pay a visit, thanks to the See It Live Thailand website and mobile application.
Fields of alternative dreams
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 23/09/2015
» Thanks to the Agricultural Data Integration and Zoning Optimisation Model (Adizom), farmers in Kamphaeng Phet know what kind of alternative crops they should grow as a substitute for rice and how much they will gain and lose in these times of unpredictable weather conditions.
Gaming, Japanese-style
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 28/05/2014
» With the steady growth of the digital content market in Japan during past years, a shortage of domestic resources and skills has led firms to outsource work to other countries, with Thailand as a top priority.
Double vision
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 25/09/2013
» Though not every movie needs to be in 3D, the technology has made a strong impact in the field of visual culture of late. Recently in Bangkok, a highly regarded stereographer _ that's what the person who makes films look 3D is called, technically _ suggested Thai animators and visual effect experts grasp the opportunity of the untapped market.
Balancing act
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 04/06/2012
» Concerned about her work-life balance, Nontakarn Dapparungsi quit her position at a big petrol company in which she was thriving, and started a new chapter of her life.
Sipa board of directors reconsidering presidential selection
Database, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 23/06/2010
» The appointment of Wuttipong Pongsuwan as president of the Software Industry Promotion Agency (Sipa) may be scrapped if he is found to have a conflict of interest.
BSS aims to inject B100m to local software industry
Database, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 02/06/2010
» Software Park Thailand has teamed up with the Association of Thai ICT Industry (ATCI) and six associations to stage the Bangkok Software Summit (BSS) 2010.
SAP sees opportunities in financial, public sectors
Database, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 31/03/2010
» According to SAP Thailand, 2010 is potentially a year for the IT industry with key opportunities for the company in the manufacturing, financial and public sectors.