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Building smarter next-gen utilities
Business, Published on 12/02/2019
» Disruptive megatrends such as rapid urbanisation, climate change and volatile energy prices are transforming the utilities sector. The old centralised market is being dispersed, disrupted and digitised by agile new entrants, alternative energy sources and in-control customers.
Agency OKs final Orange Line rail
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/02/2019
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has given the nod to the Orange Line's western section, stretching from Bang Khun Non to Min Buri, as one of the last mass transit projects in Bangkok approved by this government.
NESDC: Infrastructure investment booms
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/02/2019
» Thailand saw significant economic and social progress in the past five years, especially in infrastructure development, according to a report by the National Economic and Social Development Commission (NESDC).
The case for digital identification
Asia focus, Published on 04/02/2019
» Worldwide, more than 4 billion people are connected to the internet, spending an average of roughly six hours per day on internet-enabled devices and services. In Thailand and the Philippines, average daily usage is 9.5 hours; in the United States, 26% of the population is online "almost constantly", and one billion more people in the world are projected to join the ranks of internet users by 2022.
AIS leads the way with 5G in Thailand
Published on 23/11/2018
» AIS has become the first mobile phone network operator in Thailand to commence 5G technology testing in Thailand, including making it available for trial at “5G the First LIVE in Thailand by AIS” in collaboration with global partners Nokia, Huawei and ZTE Corporation.
SIEMENS ENERGY – INNOVATING THE FUTURE
Published on 20/09/2018
» What powers our society? Our global network of economies and institutions is closely intertwined, powered through countries and societies. Amid the host of pressing issues at every level, nothing cuts across more decisively than the immediate effects of climate change.
Value-based care
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 10/09/2018
» Asia Pacific is on track to becoming one of the oldest regions in the world in the next few decades with an elderly population approaching 923 million. However, most governments are still underprepared for the social and economic consequences of this rapid demographic shift.
Giving wings to the elusive aerotropolis
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/08/2018
» John D Kasarda is the director of the Center of Air Commerce at the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School, president and chief executive of Aerotropolis Business Concepts LLC, president of the Aerotropolis Institute of China and editor-in-chief of Logistics, an international scholarly journal. He has also published more than 100 articles and 10 books on airport cities, aviation infrastructure, urban economic development and competitiveness.
High-speed rail bidding plans on track
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/07/2018
» Bidding on the construction contract for the second section of the 252.35-km Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project will take place in August as planned.
Private investors' help sought for B1.3-trillion rail upgrade
Reuters, Published on 25/06/2018
» The government is seeking private investors' help for a 1.3-trillion-baht upgrade of its rail network aimed at reducing logistics costs and boosting trade, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith told Reuters on Monday.