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Rising to the AI challenge
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/01/2026
» Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping nearly every sector of society -- from state agencies and private businesses to independent organisations, education and the media. Yet despite AI's growing presence, Thailand remains largely a technology taker rather than a technology maker, relying heavily on foreign platforms and expertise.
Internet subsidy project awaits approval
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/11/2025
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is preparing to submit its "Net Khon La Khrueng" project -- which aims to expand internet access among low-income groups -- to the cabinet for approval.
Talk of early warnings returns after the fact
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/04/2025
» Thailand's natural disaster early warning and alert system faces huge challenges after experts blamed poor coordination for a slow response to the earthquake in Myanmar that saw strong tremors sweep across Thailand on March 28.
Cyber law revamp nears finish
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/03/2025
» A proposed amendment to an executive decree on cybercrime prevention and suppression is expected to be finalised within a week, says Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
Myanmar to stay in the dark
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2025
» The government insisted on Monday its priority is to protect Thais from call-centre gangs, and it will not be influenced by protests calling for a boycott of Thai goods following the cutting of power, fuel and internet services to the five border areas where these criminal networks are based.
Academics question jail term for broadcast regulator
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/02/2025
» A Chulalongkorn University faculty has expressed its support for Pirongrong Ramasoota, a National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) member, who was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday for dereliction of duty following a complaint from True Digital Group.
New alert system for devices soon
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/09/2024
» The cell broadcast service (CBS) system, which allows emergency weather warnings to be sent across all devices connected to mobile networks within a certain target area, will be up and running in the second quarter of next year, the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry said yesterday.
PM vows faster flood payouts
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has promised to speed up compensation payments to flood victims and set up a new emergency alert system.
Cybercrime blitz shuts thousands of websites
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/01/2023
» An ongoing government anti-cybercrime campaign has so far resulted in the suspension of over 50,000 fraudulent bank accounts and the shutting down of almost 2,000 gambling websites, deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said yesterday.
Prawit guarantees World Cup matches live on Thai TV
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/11/2022
» Thai football fans will be able to watch World Cup matches live because the government will buy the rights to broadcast them, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said on Wednesday.