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Tech experts caution against change for change's sake
Business, William Hicks, Published on 27/04/2019
» Digital transformation at companies must be driven by business needs and not simply involve chasing after the latest technology, according to a panel of tech experts.
Hitting the road, getting a leg up on rivals
Business, William Hicks, Published on 18/04/2019
» While online, app-based food deliveries may be relatively new to Thailand, the motorcycle drivers carrying insulated boxes filled with orders and branded with their company logos have become ubiquitous in the country's urban areas.
Starbucks mulls delivery options
Business, William Hicks, Published on 09/04/2019
» Starbucks is considering the idea of offering online delivery in Thailand to capitalise on Bangkok's drink delivery obsession and appeal to a younger generation.
Minor dips toe in food delivery
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/03/2019
» Minor Food Group has entered the crowded food delivery application market with the launch of its mobile app 1112Delivery yesterday, competing with dominant players FoodPanda, Lineman and GrabFood.
Get app enters ride-sharing arena
Business, William Hicks, Published on 28/02/2019
» Indonesian ride-sharing company Go-Jek launched the Get app in Thailand yesterday to compete with Grab, the de facto monopolist in the market.
Bumrungrad Hospital sees future in on-demand telemedicine
Business, William Hicks, Published on 18/01/2019
» David Boucher, Bumrungrad Hospital's new chief transformation officer, wants to make a visit to the doctor more like hailing a Grab car.
Grab awaits legal progress amid domination
Business, William Hicks, Published on 10/01/2019
» Ride-sharing service Grab plans to expand to key areas in Thailand in 2019, most notably Chiang Rai, hoping to achieve nationwide service in the next 2-3 years, a goal that could be expedited by the upcoming election.
Hitting pay dirt with payments
Business, William Hicks, Published on 11/12/2018
» While Thailand is one of the most enthusiastic users of technology, especially social media, much of its most-used software is foreign-made. The country has yet to produce a single unicorn -- a startup worth US$1 billion -- despite the government's much-touted 4.0 scheme to bring Thailand into the digital age.
Enter the gig worker
Business, William Hicks, Published on 16/10/2018
» Tour guides, delivery drivers, translators and taxis are nothing new in Thailand, but online platforms like Grab, Fastwork and Line have reduced barriers to enter these professions down to the simple act of registering an online account.