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2017 in cyberspace: Start-ups
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 20/12/2017
» Thailand's start-up ecosystem of 2017 continues to grow, as more established companies begin to scale up in the wake of early funding rounds. Since 2012, the country has experienced a more than 2,000% increase in fully funded start-ups.
Adhering to the late King through stamps
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 25/10/2017
» Stamps tell stories of culture, religion, history, famous people, events and much more, all from little pieces of paper.
Brave new world
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 04/10/2017
» You might think having no experience in computer programming and engineering is a barricade to becoming a tech entrepreneur. This is not necessarily true, thanks to new software developed by young talent to help their peers with Internet of Things (IoT) project development.
Thailand looks to make mark at IoT fair
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 12/07/2017
» A group of veteran researchers from the National Electronics and Computer Technology Centre will be introducing to the Asean maker community their emerging and innovative platform, NETPIE, for the first time at the Maker Faire Singapore 2017, which sets to take place next week.
E-commerce made easy on 11street
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 01/07/2017
» South Korea-based 11street has spread its wings to capitalise on huge e-commerce opportunities in Thailand, where the penetration rate is a mere 1% of the retail industry.
Finding a niche
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 14/06/2017
» Being an online influencer is mightier than the sword these days. With a certain number of social media followers and the ability to assert opinions, theoretically anyone can become one. But it is not easy to sustain power if the influencer cannot maintain focus.
Taking note of a Bangkok institution
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 15/05/2017
» Most people in Bangkok have been well acquainted with Suksapanpanit stationery shop since childhood, especially when the new school term is about to start. Here parents can find pretty much every necessity before sending their kids to school -- textbooks, pencils, rubbers, school bags, notepads, school uniforms, you name it.
Clutching at straws
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 10/05/2017
» Aksorn Education has recently adopted an innovative learning toy called Strawbees which was invented by a start-up in Sweden to enable teachers and students to modify things as they go with straws and connections.
Playing the game, and winning
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 29/03/2017
» Gaming can sometimes be viewed as bad and unhealthy, but according to professional gamer Pontus Mahler, it can make you smart and offer you a very good living.
The smart way to stay healthy
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 22/03/2017
» In response to today's healthcare trend of personalised and precision medicine, a start-up from Singapore has come up with an approach to DNA testing offering personalised wellness solutions where consumers can get the results in digital format instead of seeing the doctor.