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Mideast war weighs on transport costs
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/03/2026
» Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are beginning to disrupt maritime transport, affecting shipping routes and port operations, which could have spillover effects on global supply chains, according to end-to-end global logistics services provider.
KMITL launches semiconductor R&D centre
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/08/2024
» King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) has launched the country's first comprehensive semiconductor technology research and development (R&D) centre, aiming to bolster Thailand's role in the global supply chain.
Parties, supporters bank on social media to woo voters
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/04/2023
» Political parties and their supporters are using social media platforms to convey messages, attempting to woo voters at the polls next month, resulting in a fierce content war among rival camps.
Local Google Maps searches soared in 2022
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/01/2023
» Searches for directions of all kinds soared on Google Maps last year as travel and related activity picked up with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
Huawei invests B475m in 5G research hub at Depa
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/09/2020
» Huawei Thailand is investing 475 million baht to establish a 5G ecosystem innovation centre at the Digital Economy Promotion Agency's (Depa) headquarters to research 5G use cases and incubate 100 local small and medium-sized enterprises and startups for three years.
On a mission to fine-tune local TV content
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/03/2020
» After 50 years in the TV industry, Channel 3 is facing its toughest challenge with the global trend of digital disruption. A lot remains to be proved for Ariya Banomyong, president of Channel 3 operator BEC World Plc, including whether he can see BEC through the storm and find proper and sustainable business solutions for the firm.
Game on! E-sports tallies massive growth, offers novel careers
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/08/2019
» More affordable gaming computers, the rise of mobile gaming and a new generation enthusiastic about e-sports is giving rise to a massive and fast-growing gaming industry in Thailand.
Wisesight: Social media weighed in on election
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/03/2019
» Social media played a prominent role in the general election outcome, with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Thaksin Shinawatra being the most talked about politicians online, according to a report from data analytics firm Wisesight.
Line puts $20m into making a unicorn
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/03/2019
» Line Thailand and Line Ventures have allocated US$20 million (632 million baht) to help startups grow their business, with an aim to develop the first Thai unicorn within 3-5 years under the ScaleUp programme.
Prayut's visit burnishes gaming legitimacy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/10/2018
» A parade of giant game publishers and the first-ever visit by a prime minister to the Thailand Game Show event are signs of the surging game sector in the country.