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Singapore data centre deal valued at US$5.1 billion
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/02/2026
» Global investment firm KKR, communications technology group Singtel, and ST Telemedia have signed definitive agreements for funds managed by a KKR-Singtel consortium to acquire the remaining 82% stake in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) from founding shareholder ST Telemedia for a total consideration of S$6.6 billion (roughly US$5.1 billion).
Report declares Thai digital economy still robust
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/11/2025
» Despite macroeconomic headwinds, weak domestic consumption and rising household debt, Thailand’s digital economy remains resilient.
Data centre services to earn B14.2bn in 2026
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/11/2025
» Thailand's data centre service business is projected to post 14.2 billion baht in revenue in 2026, marking a 9% increase from the estimated 13.1 billion baht in 2025.
Bid to spur scam crackdown
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/10/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry will amend the second version of the emergency decree on the prevention and suppression of technology crime to allow Thai authorities to act against suspected sources of cross-border online scams by using white-hat hackers and proactive measures to address scam activities targeting Thailand.
Online sellers hit by large increases in fees
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/09/2025
» Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop have all raised their sales transaction fees and introduced additional service charges, leading to higher costs for merchants.
Line Man Wongnai diversifies to beauty
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/09/2025
» Line Man Wongnai has diversified into a new frontier -- the beauty and wellness industry -- through its recent acquisition of JERA Cloud, tapping a market worth close to 100 billion baht, while it also plans to expand into on-demand beauty services, retail and tutoring in the future.
YouTube Shopping, Shopee tie-up thriving
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/08/2025
» Thailand's e-commerce sector continues to grow due to intensifying market competition, fuelled by rising video commerce and competition in providing faster delivery times.
Five pillars for the digital economy
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/08/2025
» Thailand must reinforce five strategic pillars — technology, SME participation, digital skills and talent, financial inclusion and innovation, and cybersecurity and data governance — to secure long-term, sustainable growth in its digital economy, according to Maneerut Anulomsombut, chief executive of Sea (Thailand).
Exporters urged to utilise B2B platforms
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/07/2025
» Thai exporters should enter online business-to-business (B2B) platforms to capitalise on the dynamics of global buyers seeking new sources of suppliers amid global trade uncertainty.
Eateries hit by plunging sales, rising costs
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/07/2025
» The Thai restaurant industry is facing significant headwinds in the current economic climate, with many businesses reporting a substantial drop in revenue amid increasing operational costs.