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Bandwidth battle begins
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/02/2025
» The auction of six mobile spectrum bands on May 6 is expected to attract private mobile operators looking to increase their network capacity, but some have complained that spectrum prices are too expensive.
Making Thailand a data-driven nation
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/07/2024
» Launched in February 2024, the Big Data Institute's (BDI) core mission is to transform Thailand into a data-driven nation within four years.
Big Data Institute joins state effort to create data-driven country
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/02/2024
» The Big Data Institute (BDI) is pushing the use of big data and artificial intelligence (AI) to make Thailand a data-driven country.
Questions abound as AIS-3BB deal looms
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/08/2023
» The acquisition of fixed broadband service provider Triple T Broadband (TTTBB) by major telecom operator Advanced Info Service (AIS) is unlikely to have a significant impact on the market or lead to a monopoly at the expense of consumers, according to telecom analysts.
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.
AIS chief expected to carry on in 2023
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/11/2022
» Somchai Lertsutiwong, chief executive of Advanced Info Service (AIS), is expected to continue his leadership role at the country's leading mobile operator for one or two more years following his scheduled retirement at the end of this year, according a source at AIS's parent company InTouch Holding.
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.
NT set to appoint first president
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/07/2022
» After 18 months without a leader, National Telecom (NT) is about to appoint its first president this month as the state enterprise faces several critical challenges.
TTTBB purchase by AIS in spotlight
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/06/2022
» The prospect of the acquisition of fixed broadband provider Triple T Broadband (TTTBB) by Advanced Info Service (AIS) has come under the spotlight with market analysts believing the leading mobile operator is now exploring such an opportunity to level up its broadband business as its rivals True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) are on the path towards a merger.
Merger set to face tougher scrutiny by new NBTC board
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/04/2022
» The planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) is expected to face tougher scrutiny by the new board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), which took office last week.