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Upsetting the apple cart
Business, Published on 05/08/2024
» The entry of Temu -- China's e-commerce behemoth -- into the Thai market last month is expected to intensify cross-border competition that will affect both online and offline businesses in Thailand, according to e-commerce pioneers.
Firms predict strong growth as digital investment persists
Business, Published on 04/03/2024
» Listed technology companies are upbeat about growth opportunities this year despite the subdued economy, thanks to ongoing digital transformation in the public and private sectors.
A crucial year for True
Business, Published on 16/01/2024
» True Corporation, the largest mobile phone operator based on subscriptions, views that the next 365 days will be crucial for the company during which it has to put all key jigsaw pieces in place and adjust overall operations, aiming to break-even one year sooner than it originally expected, after completing its merger with Total Access Communication (DTAC) in March 2023.
Investing in human capital
Business, Published on 25/12/2023
» Thailand needs a greater investment in human capital development, more talent from abroad, and most likely educational reforms to improve labour skills and productivity in the long term, according to the business sector and World Bank.
AIS sees strong sales for iPhones
Published on 22/09/2023
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) says demand for the new iPhone 15 was 20% higher than for the iPhone 14 models that came lout last year, even amid a slowing economy.
Hopes high for DES minister
Business, Published on 04/09/2023
» Information and communication technology pioneers are urging new Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Prasert Chanthararuangthong to suppress rampant online scams, promote cross-border e-commerce for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and offer more incentives to companies to encourage their technology investments.
Facebook faces online fraud lawsuits
Business, Published on 22/08/2023
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry will request a criminal court order this month to shut down Facebook in Thailand, alleging that the platform has been an accomplice with scammers in deceiving people to invest with them.
Businesses urged to embrace potential of AI technology
Business, Published on 20/07/2023
» Artificial intelligence (AI), in particular generative AI, can create new opportunities, transform industries with a new business model, and empower new ways of working with a digital co-pilot, but its utilisation and development should be based on responsibility and governance to ensure it will not be used inappropriately, say IT industrialists.
Digital platform law spelled out
Business, Published on 22/06/2023
» A royal decree meant to regulate digital platforms will take effect on Aug 21, intended to transparently govern operators and promote consumer protection, says Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.
Telenor Asia anticipates $2.5bn gain via synergy
Business, Published on 03/03/2023
» Telenor Asia expects gains worth up to US$2.5 billion from synergy over the next three years from the mergers of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) in Thailand and Celcom and Digi in Malaysia.