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B2bn deal to air Thai football
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/06/2025
» Gulf Development Plc, in partnership with Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS) and Jasmine International Plc (JAS), has announced a tie-up with the Football Association of Thailand to promote the country's major football leagues.
Somchai's shift from AIS to PTT's OR could enable alliance
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/05/2024
» Somchai Lertsutiwong, chief executive of Advanced Info Service (AIS), is tipped to become chairman of PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR), paving the way for him to form an OR-AIS-Krungthai Bank (KTB) alliance to develop a virtual bank business.
AIS retains chief executive for another year
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/02/2023
» The board of Advanced Info Service (AIS) Plc has decided to retain chief executive Somchai Lertsutiwong at the mobile operator for another year.
Gulf eyes indirect route to taking over AIS
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/01/2023
» SET-listed Gulf Energy Development is expected to pursue a further restructuring of its telecom business portfolio this year, which will include becoming the direct major shareholder of leading mobile operator Advanced Info Service (AIS), according to a market analyst.
Gulf's B10.8bn Thaicom buyout raises eyebrows
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/11/2022
» Gulf Energy Development Plc, Thailand's biggest private power producer by market value, is pushing for the acquisition of satellite service provider Thaicom Plc for 10.8 billion baht as it explores new business opportunities in the space economy.
Speculation mounts over future role of AIS chief executive
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/08/2022
» Somchai Lertsutiwong, chief executive of leading mobile operator Advanced Info Service (AIS), is tipped to be requested to continue in his current role for another one or two years or become an adviser to the new leadership after his retirement at the end of this year, according to industry sources.
New NBTC board dances around proposed merger
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/05/2022
» After only a month in office, the five new members of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board -- most of whom are seen as novices in their regulatory roles -- are grappling with critical challenges, including oversight on the planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) and a lack of commissioners in the fields directly involved with the merger.
Sarath steps aside from InTouch role
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/05/2022
» Energy tycoon Sarath Ratanavadi has stepped down as vice-chairman of the board of InTouch Holdings following a crucial restructuring of the firm, which saw a major downsizing and the elimination of four business units.
Tug-of-war impairing decision-making at NT
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/02/2022
» Government instability caused by a tug-of-war between the prime minister and his deputy is taking a toll on operations and decision-making at National Telecom (NT), according to a source on the firm's board who requested anonymity.
NT makes late swoop to bid on satellite slots
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/08/2021
» National Telecom (NT) has emerged as a bidder in the auction of four satellite orbital slot packages slated for Aug 28 as it bought a bid envelope in the final hour before the one-month extension concluded Friday afternoon.