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Google Wallet launch seen spurring rival into action
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/11/2022
» The launch of Google Wallet in Thailand is expected to pressure Apple into providing Apple Pay here as the move adds another option to the array of mobile payment channels in the country, say industry analysts.
Facebook outage a red flag for vendors
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 06/10/2021
» A Facebook outage that lasted about six hours on Monday night serves as a wake-up call for small businesses that rely heavily on the social media giant, suggesting they should consider expanding their reach via other sales channels to restrict disruption, according to e-commerce pundits.
Online ventilator
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/04/2020
» The coronavirus outbreak, despite wreaking havoc around the globe, has become a key accelerator for digital transformation among organisations to ensure their work continues during this difficult time.
Line draws flak over changes
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk & William Hicks, Published on 05/08/2019
» Businesses have decried a move by Line Thailand to alter its pricing plan for sending messages, citing a higher cost burden for them to shoulder.
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.
Tarad changes tack vying to be e-commerce enabler
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/03/2019
» Tarad.com, a local e-marketplace, is transforming its business to become an e-commerce enabler for brands and small businesses shifting to digital, promoting Thai products through online cross-border trade.
Central seeks Grab stake in bid to reap data, bolster services
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/01/2019
» Central Group plans to invest in a significant stake in GrabTaxi Thailand, the local operating unit of Grab Southeast Asia, to gain customer data and improve its customer services through integration of Grab's digital payment and food delivery business.
E-commerce players up in arms over tax
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/12/2018
» The government's tax collection policy is threatening the growth of e-payments and discouraging a cashless society, say e-payment and e-commerce proponents.
Investors falter in e-commerce market
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/07/2018
» Investors in the local e-commerce market are struggling to find their footing, trying to differentiate value propositions and realising the segment requires a large amount of capital.
E-commerce wars to leave few standing
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/06/2018
» Only a handful of dominant players will survive the intense Thai e-commerce competition, so local businesses must offer unique features, say operators.