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Foreign IT firms eyeing EEC investment
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/09/2020
» Two giant foreign IT firms have expressed interest in spending 30-40 billion baht each in investment in the Digital Park Thailand, a 700-rai area in Chon Buri meant to serve as a regional hub for digital innovation, says Buddhipongse Punnakanta, digital economy and society (DES) minister.
CAT keen to operate Thaicom 4, 6
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/04/2020
» CAT Telecom has expressed its readiness to take control of satellites Thaicom 4 and 6 after Thaicom's satellite operating concession ends in September next year.
Putting society up front at the DES Ministry
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/11/2019
» Without an entrenched tech background, Buddhipongse Punnakanta acknowledges that he had to study hard and learn vigorously from various experts before assuming the role of digital economy and society (DES) minister in July.
DES Ministry panel working on ToR for private satellite operators
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/10/2019
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has expressed confidence that it can find companies that will operate services on satellites Thaicom 4, 5 and 6 before Thaicom's concessions expire in September 2021.
Depa to entice non-Asean partners
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/06/2019
» The government through the Digital Economy and Society (DE) Ministry plans to attract non-Asean countries for partnerships and investment in smart city infrastructure as part of an Asean initiative to develop 26 smart cities in 10 countries.
On a mission to bring Thaicom back to earth
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/05/2019
» While SET-listed Thaicom Plc, the nation's sole satellite service provider, has its present set in space, chief executive Anant Kaewruamvongs is looking to ground the "sunsetting" segment and diversify the company with new revenue-generating ventures.
Access to capital hampers smart city creation in the region
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/04/2019
» Access to capital is the most critical barrier for developing smart cities in Asean nations, including Thailand, as countries struggle to find alternative sources of investment for infrastructure projects with high upfront costs.
Big trio team up to launch 5G testbeds
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/04/2019
» Total Access Communication (DTAC) joined hands with TOT Plc and CAT Telecom on Monday to launch 5G testbeds at Chulalongkorn University and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.
Thaicom to court CAT
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/02/2019
» Thaicom Plc, the country's sole satellite service provider, plans to partner with state enterprise CAT Telecom to promote the industry and reduce the public perception Thaicom still has political links to its founder Thaksin Shinawatra.
Thaicom, Asian providers in talks
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/02/2019
» The country’s sole satellite service provider, Thaicom Plc, is in talks with several Asian providers about creating a new satellite under a consortium-based model and is expected to finalise a deal by the end of the year.