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NT setting capacity conditions for satellite
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/05/2023
» National Telecom (NT) is unlikely to set high-capacity specifications for its first satellite as it is intended to mainly serve state agency demand, which is estimated to increase by only 7% per year, according to a senior NT executive.
Thaicom to capitalise on the space economy
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/03/2023
» SET-listed satellite service provider Thaicom has entered a new chapter as it won orbital slots in the January auction for geostationary satellites, explores developing businesses related to low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, and continues work on space tech innovation with partners.
NT shines light on strategy for satellite business
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/03/2023
» National Telecom (NT) has outlined its satellite business plan, including an effort to use its 126° East orbital slot to mainly provide broadband satellite capacity to serve demand from local state units, while developing a telecom service in remote areas under the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) universal service obligation (USO).
Merger study paints a grim picture
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/10/2022
» The merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) would hamper market competition and make a hike in service fees more likely, according to the latest study by an international independent adviser.
TrueMoney partners with Shield to combat fraud
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/03/2022
» TrueMoney, a major digital financial service provider in Asean, has signed a partnership deal with Shield, a global risk intelligence firm, to pursue "risk intelligence" through artificial intelligence (AI) tools to stop fraud and drive financial inclusion in the region.
Depa puts focus on game service providers
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/02/2021
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) is scaling up efforts to forge the establishment of Thailand-based game service providers as another driver for this multibillion-baht industry.
Internet economy on trajectory to $53bn value
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/11/2020
» Thailand's internet economy is expected to hit US$53 billion in 2025, a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25% from an estimated $18 billion this year, driven by e-commerce and online travel segments, according to the e-Conomy SEA 2020 report.
AIS betting on leading e-sports regionally
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/10/2020
» Thailand's e-sports market is expected to reach 30 billion baht in value next year, up 10% from 27 billion baht this year, although growth remains smaller relative to other key Asean markets as gaming in Thailand is perceived negatively among members of the public.
True foresees enabler role in Asean
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/12/2019
» True Digital Group wants to become a tech enabler in Asean over the next few years by providing the Internet of Things (IoT) and comprehensive digital solutions for vertical industries.
Somkid urges 5G roll-out by mid-2020
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/11/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak says the 5G network must be rolled out by mid-2020 to ensure the country's competitiveness in the region as peers aim to deploy their ultra-fast internet networks next year.