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Local Microsoft unit highlights need for AI laws
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/01/2019
» Microsoft Thailand, the local operating unit of the global technology firm, is urging policymakers and regulators to get ready for the dark side of artificial intelligence by endorsing guidelines and principles to protect users and ensure that AI is trustworthy.
DGA pioneers digital documents
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/01/2019
» Thais will be able to download their digital national ID card and house registration in place of paper documents when contacting government services, says the Digital Government Agency (DGA).
Nectec develops blockchain for elections
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/01/2019
» Thailand can use blockchain technology for elections, with a hybrid model that combines e-voting in close groups and traditional voting, as Thais still need time to build up digital literacy. When 5G is eventually adopted, all voters will be connected, says the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center.
Copperwired adding branches
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/12/2018
» Copperwired Co, a gadget distributor under the .Life (dotlife) brand, will invest about 165 million baht to add 30 new branches by 2020.
SuperRich offering digital cash passport
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/11/2018
» SuperRich Currency Exchange (1965) Co, a leading local money changer, has jumped on the digital cash passport bandwagon with the launch of a prepaid travel money card to capitalise on the 38 million tourists spending 2 trillion baht annually.
Jetro directing startups to Thailand expansion
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/10/2018
» The Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) is promoting cooperation between Japan and Thailand to help bring Japanese startups overseas.
NBTC keeps legal options on table as DTAC stalls
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/10/2018
» The telecom regulator has voiced confidence that Total Access Communication (DTAC) will join the 900-megahertz licence auction, but officials are prepared to file an appeal with the Supreme Administrative Court against a Central Administrative Court order allowing DTAC to continue using the 850-megahertz spectrum.
InVent eyes early stage startups
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/09/2018
» InVent, a corporate venture capital arm of InTouch Holdings Plc, is narrowing its investment portfolio to early stage startups from a previous focus on growth startups to attract more emerging technology.
aCommerce plans to go public in 2020
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/09/2018
» aCommerce, an e-commerce enabler in Southeast Asia, aims to place an IPO on either the Singapore Exchange or the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in 2020 in order to strengthen the brand.
Ceresus urges needs-based planning for smart cities
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/09/2018
» A Taiwan-based research firm suggests Thailand keep developing the standards of smart cities rather than focusing on the number of such properties.