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Leaders make dive into political scrum
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/12/2025
» A wave of tech pioneers have jumped into politics as political parties look to leverage their technology policies to woo voters in the upcoming election.
Social media plays key role in election
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/05/2023
» Social media, along with appealing content, was seen as a game changer in the 2023 election and is even believed to have played a key role in the victory of the Moving Forward Party, according to digital agencies and mass communication experts.
Tech firms offer tools ahead of poll
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/05/2023
» Tech giant Google has launched new tools for Thailand's upcoming general election, while LINE Thailand suggests politicians use their "Official Accounts" to communicate with voters.
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.
Meta lays out plan to support Thai election
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/04/2023
» Meta is recommending five approaches to support Thailand's upcoming general election, in a bid to combat misinformation and information-influence operations (IO), as well as interference from other countries.
Media spending growth seen easing to 5%
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/03/2023
» The rebound in the tourism industry and political parties' campaign spending ahead of the general election are the factors driving media spending in Thailand this year, says Pawat Ruangdejworachai, chief executive of creative agency Media Intelligence Co.
Race for Bangkok governor to attract B200m in advertising
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/04/2022
» Media spending for the upcoming Bangkok governor election is expected to reach 200 million baht, with advertisements shifting to digital and social media, says Media Intelligence (MI), a media planning and creative agency.
Social media gains political clout
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/03/2019
» Social media has become a main communication channel influencing Thai voters, as politicians are expected to target their advocacy even more in the next election, say social media and communication experts.
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.
Nectec develops blockchain for elections
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/01/2019
» Thailand can use blockchain technology for elections, with a hybrid model that combines e-voting in close groups and traditional voting, as Thais still need time to build up digital literacy. When 5G is eventually adopted, all voters will be connected, says the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center.