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Line Man enters ride-hailing fray
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/11/2024
» Line Man Wongnai has expanded into the app-enabled ride-hailing business, promising affordable prices and safety, in a bid to fill a price gap and capitalise on a local market projected to be worth 34 billion baht in five years.
Eateries banking on delivery apps, social media to survive lockdown
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/04/2020
» Beset by high commission fees imposed by foreign food delivery apps, many local restaurants dealing with the pandemic have adjusted their menus for online orders, sought customers via social media and looked to local delivery apps.
NSTDA allots B5bn for bio-circular-green projects
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/12/2019
» Nearly 5 billion baht has been earmarked for the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) to further projects geared towards a bio-circular-green (BCG) economy, along with the food, medical, energy and tourism sectors.
Satellite provider Thaicom explores new fields
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/10/2019
» SET-listed Thaicom Plc, the country's sole satellite service provider, is striving to tap into advanced technologies, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), for new revenue streams as the company faces falling revenue from satellite business.
Firm pioneers phone rental
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/07/2019
» The country's first mobile rental service has been launched to cater to customers who want to change their handsets every year.
E-pioneer angel invests in Ulease
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/05/2019
» The online motorbike marketplace Ulease has received angel investor funding from e-commerce pioneer Pawoot Pongvitatyapanu to expand its service and capitalise on a potential market of 60 billion baht.
Mobile operators keen on EVs
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/02/2019
» Electric scooters and motorbikes are being exhibited at the Thailand Mobile Expo for the first time, offering a new business opportunity for mobile operators and helping to eliminate PM2.5 air pollution after cabinet approval of a tax reduction for electric vehicles.
Grab requests special licences
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/10/2018
» Grab Thailand urges the government to consider a special licence for ride-hailing services to fully capitalise on the sharing economy.
Big Bang fair meeting value-based goals
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/09/2018
» Real-use cases for cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are taking centre stage at Thailand Digital Big Bang, Southeast Asia's largest technology fair, reflecting Thailand's march to becoming a value-based economy.
Kerry plans B1.8bn to boost delivery network
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/05/2018
» Kerry Express, a domestic parcel express delivery service and part of Hong Kong-based Kerry Holdings Group, is earmarking 1.8 billion baht to expand its delivery network capacity to grow e-commerce and cross-border trade.