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Sovereign technology key to national security, say pundits
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand must develop its own sovereign technology and innovative infrastructure to ensure long-term national security and economic growth, say tech researchers and a military official.
Local medical sector eager to become global innovator
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/09/2025
» Thailand's healthcare sector is embarking on a transformative journey to become a global innovator, aiming to develop its own advanced technologies, according to a recent seminar.
Association revises digital spending forecast to 5% growth
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/08/2025
» The Digital Advertising Association Thailand (DAAT) has revised its total spending forecast for this year to 5% growth, valued at 33 billion baht, down from a 10% gain due to ongoing uncertainties and the economic downturn.
Synnex sinks B50m into building new warehouse
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/06/2025
» Despite economic headwinds, SET-listed IT product distributor Synnex (Thailand) is investing 50 million baht in a new warehouse and plans to showcase technology solutions to sustain its growth trajectory.
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.
Influencer boom raises eyebrows regarding social impact
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/03/2024
» The rapid rise of influencer-based marketing is fuelling the local creator economy, but also raising concerns about negative effects on society.
Ad spending in 2023 to grow by only 2.5%
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/08/2023
» Media spending in 2023 is expected to grow by only 2.5%, lower than the previous forecast of 5% growth, as advertisers tighten their budgets amid lower consumer purchasing power, according to leading creative agency Media Intelligence.
True Digital eager to put spotlight on AI features
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/12/2022
» True Digital Group, a digital business arm of telecom operator True Corporation, has highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence (AI), saying this emerging technology can empower various sectors, ranging from healthcare and retail to agriculture.
Uneven recovery hinders sector's growth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/10/2022
» Thailand's e-commerce is expected to post US$23 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) this year, up 18% year-on-year, but the growth is much smaller than the previous year, weighed down by economic headwinds, according to a new survey by Facebook parent firm Meta and consultancy Bain & Company.
Thai organisations lauded for tech development
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/12/2021
» Five local organisations have been praised for applying technology to bolster their operations at an awards ceremony held by the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO), a non-profit agency that supports IT industries in 24 countries.