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Bolt to invest B400m in Thai expansion
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/12/2024
» Estonia-based ride-hailing company Bolt plans to invest 400 million baht in 2025 to expand its presence for a period of two years.
Thailand in drive to promote AI ethics
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/11/2024
» Thailand wants to be a regional artificial intelligence (AI) training centre to support developing countries' adoption of AI ethics rules by collaborating with the UN agency Unesco.
E-commerce sector set to heat up next year
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/11/2024
» Intensifying competition between dominant e-marketplaces Shopee, Lazada and new market entrant Temu, a continuation of commission fee hikes, and the video commerce war are expected to be among Thailand's e-commerce trends in 2025.
Thai fund invests in deep tech firm
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/11/2024
» Thailand-based Disrupt Health Impact Fund closed its first deal by investing in DiaMonTech, a Germany-based deep tech startup developing a non-invasive glucose measurement innovation, in an extension fundraising round that raised around US$5 million from investors.
Marketers turn to AI
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/10/2024
» Technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), is revolutionising the ways brands engage with consumers, while marketing psychology is expected to play a more significant role in shaping buyer decisions, say digital agencies and marketing technology and data analysts.
Board eases new COD transfer rule
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/10/2024
» The division specialising in contracts at the Consumer Protection Board has issued an additional guideline to allow logistics providers to transfer cash on delivery (COD) payments to online merchants, forgoing the five-day waiting period.
Pundits evaluate affiliate marketing tie-up
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/09/2024
» The affiliate programme tie-up between YouTube Shopping and Shopee is likely to ignite a video commerce war and intensify competition among rival digital platforms to attract content creators.
Thais seek extra income as consumer costs spike
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/09/2024
» Rising costs are causing 84% of Thai consumers to seek extra income to ensure their financial resilience, according to NielsenIQ's Mid-Year Thailand Consumer Outlook.
Strong baht, AI appeal could drive Thai iPhone sales
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/09/2024
» The launch of the Apple iPhone 16 this week with artificial intelligence (AI) capability, coupled with a stronger baht, is expected to accelerate the upgrade cycle for iPhone users, say analysts and retailers.