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Face masks compulsory on all trains
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/03/2020
» As the spread of the new coronavirus rages on, all rail passengers are from Wednesday onwards strictly required to wear a face mask and leave sufficient space between each other while travelling on a train or waiting at a station.
E-commerce rivalry intensifies
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/04/2019
» Competition is ramping up in Thailand's nascent e-commerce industry, with larger players fighting to attract lucrative brand deals and local partnerships.
Social media gains political clout
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/03/2019
» Social media has become a main communication channel influencing Thai voters, as politicians are expected to target their advocacy even more in the next election, say social media and communication experts.
Role of 5G put under scrutiny
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 20/11/2018
» The next generation of wireless technology, known as 5G, will enable Thai voters to directly exercise their democratic rights through the use of electronic voting systems (iVote), but such a shift will depend on the readiness of all players within the political system, a seminar was told on Monday.
Grabbing too big a share?
Business, Published on 02/04/2018
» The recent acquisition of Uber Technologies Inc's Southeast Asian operations by fierce rival Grab has stoked fears of a monopolistic entity taking control of the regional ride-hailing service. Critics say that with competition poised to drop, so will consumer benefits and choice.
Parsing e-commerce tax options
Business, Published on 19/06/2017
» E-commerce, the online trading phenomenon breaching global boundaries, has enabled companies and even individual vendors to increasingly engage in transactions with customers without any of the contacts traditionally associated with sales of goods and services.
Social messaging soars almost eight-fold on King news
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/10/2016
» The number of messages Thais sent via social media surged by almost eight-fold upon learning of the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Oct 13, according to a Bangkok-based social media analysis firm.
E-commerce firms in plea for state help
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/09/2016
» Local e-commerce companies say they are in dire need of government support to help them survive stiff competition from powerful foreign players.
Ensogo closes e-commerce operation in SE Asia
Published on 21/06/2016
» Ensogo, a leading e-commerce site in Southeast Asia offering cheap deals, announced it has closed its overall operation, including the one in Thailand, on Tuesday - leaving many customers unsure where they stand.
Telecoms, internet come up strong
Business, Published on 29/12/2015
» Outlook for next year even rosier.