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Joint panel on TOT-CAT merger plan
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/09/2014
» The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry is dusting off decades-long plan to merge TOT Plc and CAT Telecom in a quest to revitalise the two state telecom enterprises.
Protesting made easy
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 10/12/2013
» When the "ThaiFight" mobile app made its debut three months ago, the streets of Bangkok were still quiet and the political temperature was relatively cool. Supasheep Srijumnong, the app's developer, said he created the app _ a fighting game featuring characters that look uncannily like Thai politicians and celebrities _ for his own enjoyment and to entertain his family. He didn't realise that the eruption of protests would make his little plaything relevant, and timely symbolic.
Game on
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/12/2013
» An independent game developer achieved momentary fame last week when his iOS game went to top position in the Thai App Store. His brainchild - called Thai Fight - allows you to pitch Yingluck against Abhisit (more on it later in this article) and appeared amidst this political tension. Since you’re practically glued to your smartphone 24/7 anyway, we’re giving kudos to the coolest made-in-Thailand games you can happily kill time with.
Social and cultural links need strengthening in Asean, say students
Asia focus, Published on 01/07/2013
» Continuing business integration in Asean needs to be complemented by more work to promote social and cultural integration among the region’s people, say student leaders.
CAT fibre-optic contracts questioned
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/05/2012
» The board of CAT Telecom has ordered its management to scrap a dozen fibre-optic network leasing contracts. The contracts were signed by former chief executive Jirayuth Rungsrithong and are worth more than 4 billion baht.
CAT board to decide on True Move's 3G fate
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/02/2012
» The board of CAT Telecom will review its controversial 3G contracts with True Corporation, the result of which will determine whether it would move forward with the cooperation or scrap the deals.
CAT Telecom reviews old home fibre-optic contracts
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/02/2012
» A dozen home fibre-optic leasing contracts of CAT Telecom are under fire after its investigative committee suggested they be rendered void.
Report on CAT-True deal out soon
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/01/2012
» A fact-finding report on the controversial deal between CAT Telecom and True Corporation conducted by an investigative committee of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is expected to be concluded in the next two weeks.
Social network a mixed blessing
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 24/05/2011
» A couple of decades ago the pager was the only mobile communication device. Users might not call the number that beeped up with the good excuse that there were no public phones available.
Online blessing
Life, Published on 05/04/2011
» The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) will educate the public during the "Online Blessing 84 Years" exhibition at Siam Discovery from Friday to Sunday, April 10.