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Every fibre of his being
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 06/01/2018
» Growing up in a family of three sons, the middle child rarely plans what he wants to be when he grows up; he just keeps studying. Sarun Sumriddetchkajorn's parents instilled him with a sense of gratitude, self-reliance and the ability to take care of a family.
Students innovate to stamp out coconut killer
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/01/2018
» As other sectors enter the Thailand 4.0 era with modern technology, farmers are using robots and drones for agricultural purposes.
Tesco hackathon to address stiff competition
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep & Suchit Leesa-ngunansuk, Published on 09/01/2018
» With disruptive technology catching up with brick-and-mortar business, Ek-Chai Distribution System, the operator of Tesco Lotus, Thailand's leading hypermarket chain, is seeking clues on how to better respond to customers in the digital era.
Koon banks on startups and tourism
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/01/2018
» Property developer Koon Estate Co will spend nearly 5 billion baht to develop a luxury hotel on Koh Samui to capitalise on growing tourism, as well as a condominium project worth 1.3 billion baht near National Stadium to tap startups.
Chula spearheads Siam innovation centre
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/01/2018
» Chulalongkorn University has joined hands with government and corporate giants to invest over 350 million baht to launch Siam Innovation District (SID), a new startup and intellectual community centre.
Depa touts Asia Digital Expo
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/01/2018
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) is investing 30 million baht to organise Asia Digital Expo, aimed at matching technology suppliers with small and medium-sized entrepreneurs (SMEs).
Rise seeks to elevate startups
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/01/2018
» Bangkok-based corporate innovation accelerator Rise says it will boost Thailand's GDP by 1% in the next two years by collaborating with corporate giants to promote innovation and attract more Asean startups to the country.
Zmyhome gets $400,000 to target buyers
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/01/2018
» Zmyhome, the local condominium and home listing marketplace, has received US$400,000 (12.8 million baht) in funding from Singapore-based venture capital KKFund to expand its reach to buyers and embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately target advertising for sellers.
Alliance Ventures open to startup partners
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 16/01/2018
» Autonomous vehicles are expected to be part of people's lives at some point in the future. The question is how long it will take for that trend to hit the mainstream. Nissan Motors Co is taking the question seriously, opening itself to startups that want to join in its innovation.
SEC forming committee to monitor IPOs
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/01/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to set up a committee with representatives from the accounting and analytics sectors to assess risks related to IPOs and listed companies.