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Plans needed to mitigate future tech outages
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/07/2024
» The global computing outage on Friday caused by a faulty software update underscores the need for the public and private sectors in Thailand to have business continuity plans to ensure their operations are not interrupted, says the head of the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA).
AirAsia Move aims to be top low-cost online travel agency
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/03/2024
» AirAsia Move, the online travel platform of AirAsia, aims to be the top low-cost online travel agency (OTA) in Thailand by next year and Southeast Asia by 2026, says chief executive Nadia Omer.
Food delivery apps ripe for consolidation
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/10/2023
» Food delivery and ride-hailing platform operators are expanding their businesses amid a stagnant economy, mainly through mergers and acquisitions, cross-platform collaborations, and planned initial public offerings (IPOs).
Airasia expands ride service
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/11/2022
» Airasia ride, a ride-hailing service under the airasia Super App, is forging ahead with an aggressive move to entice drivers with a low 15% commission fee, while setting competitive fares to attract passengers, particularly tourists.
Google Wallet launch seen spurring rival into action
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/11/2022
» The launch of Google Wallet in Thailand is expected to pressure Apple into providing Apple Pay here as the move adds another option to the array of mobile payment channels in the country, say industry analysts.
On-demand app struggle poised to intensify in 2023
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/11/2022
» Thailand's on-demand commerce battle between "super apps" is expected to intensify in 2023 amid slower market growth, economic headwinds and an exodus of funding, as some food delivery players are likely to exit the market next year, according to industry pundits.
Line Man Wongnai raises $265m in Series-B funds
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/09/2022
» Line Man Wongnai, a food delivery service operator, has raised US$265 million in Series-B fundraising, enabling its valuation to surpass $1 billion and thereby achieving unicorn status.
Drivers for airasia ride to get full employment option
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/09/2022
» The airasia Super App is pushing the ride-hailing service industry to the next level by announcing a full employment option for drivers of its e-hailing arm -- airasia ride -- to attract them to the platform.
AirAsia joins crowded food market
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/08/2021
» Thailand's online food delivery competition is expected to intensify with Malaysia-based AirAsia Group's launch of the airasia super app and the rollout of its "airasia food" delivery service.
Racing for super app supremacy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/07/2021
» A push by corporates to become super app operators like the case of Malaysian-based airline AirAsia casts light on their determination to create ecosystems that could drive down costs and expand customer bases through integrated services, say business pundits.