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Line Man preps for the worst

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/04/2026

» Line Man Wongnai is preparing for a worst-case energy crisis by considering delivery surcharges on consumers if fuel prices rise by another 9-10 baht.

BUSINESS

Parcel delivery fees hiked as fuel crisis bites

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/04/2026

» In Thailand's e-commerce market, where delivery is a crucial cost, the imposition of a fuel surcharge on users by three major express delivery providers could slow momentum.

BUSINESS

Grab eyes growth amid fuel crunch

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/03/2026

» Grab Thailand is bracing for a "mini-crisis" due to rising fuel costs, with a contingency plan to introduce passenger surcharges while sustaining aggressive promotions to maintain demand and merchant income, particularly as more people work from home.

BUSINESS

AI race spurs digital self-reliance push

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/03/2026

» The issue of sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a strategic priority for governments and enterprises worldwide, as countries seek greater control over critical digital infrastructure, data and computing capabilities.

BUSINESS

E-commerce sovereignty picks up with Pantip Mall

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/03/2026

» Thailand has begun to explore the concept of local e-commerce sovereignty with the debut of Pantip Mall e-marketplace, as regulators and local e-commerce veterans share growing concerns over the dominance of foreign platforms.

BUSINESS

AI boom drives tech investment surge

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/03/2026

» IT spending in Thailand is expected to reach almost 1.1 trillion baht in 2026, up 8.36% year-on-year, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investment, according to the latest forecast by business tech and insight firm Gartner.

BUSINESS

Volatile hardware prices upend IT planning

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/03/2026

» Purchasing IT equipment, particularly servers, has become significantly more difficult due to market volatility, said a veteran IT executive who requested anonymity.

BUSINESS

Agency raises alarm over CCTV network threats

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/03/2026

» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has warned state agencies to tackle the vulnerability of public CCTV and other critical infrastructure, avoiding potential risk from use by foreign intelligence to attack national security.

BUSINESS

INET bets on sovereign cloud with B2.5bn expansion

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/03/2026

» Internet Thailand Plc (INET), a Thai-owned local cloud and digital platform provider, plans to invest 2.5 billion baht to build its fourth data centre in Thailand to tap enterprises' rising demand for data sovereignty.

BUSINESS

Microsoft backs local AI-driven legal reform

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/03/2026

» Microsoft is urging Southeast Asian governments to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) through "broad diffusion", warning that emerging economies risk being left behind as the developed world advances rapidly.