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Call for bonfire of digital rules to assist private tech sector
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/01/2026
» Political parties should step back from the concept of the government building and operating digital platforms by themselves to maintain digital sovereignty, instead focusing on clearing regulatory roadblocks and providing incentives to local platforms to increase their competitiveness, say tech leaders.
Trump hits Iran trade partners with tariffs as protest deaths soar
AFP, Published on 13/01/2026
» US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, ramping up pressure as a rights group estimated a crackdown on protests in the country has killed at least 648 people.
Thailand slips in digital competitiveness index
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/11/2025
» Thailand has slipped one spot to 38th out of 69 economies in the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2025 by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), attributed to a slide in the country’s technology ranking from 23rd to 29th.
Samitivej Elevates Joint Surgery with the latest Mako SmartRobotics generation
Published on 04/11/2025
» Raising the bar for surgical precision and patient recovery, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital has offered the latest-generation Mako SmartRobotics™ system for knee and hip replacement procedures. This robotic-assisted technology enables surgeons to plan and perform operations with sub-millimetre accuracy, significantly reducing trauma to bone and soft tissue.
Ekniti submits new savings account plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry plans to call for a new individual savings account (ISA) as a tax-deductible savings instrument to replace the retirement mutual fund (RMF) and long-term equity fund (LTF) schemes.
Malaysian PM says US trade deal ‘99.9% resolved’
Published on 23/10/2025
» Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says his country is on the verge of wrapping up a trade deal with the United States after President Donald Trump slapped hefty tariffs on imports of its goods.
Trat tourism faces big losses as UK warns against travel
Jakkrit Waewkhlaihong, Published on 13/10/2025
» Trat’s tourism industry is facing a 700-million-baht loss as a United Kingdom travel warning over martial law has prompted widespread cancellations from European visitors, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Credit bureau urges Thais to check records annually
Somruedi Banchongduang and Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 26/09/2025
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) is urging Thais to review their credit information annually to monitor their debt conditions and protect against financial fraud.
Digital sentiment edges lower in Q3
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/09/2025
» The Digital Industry Sentiment Index in the third quarter of 2025 dropped to 46.9 from 47.2 in the previous quarter, according to the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa).
Thailand dips in innovation index
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/09/2025
» Thailand's ranking in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 dropped to 45th out of 139 economies from 41st last year, attributed to changes in the methodological framework, the rapid improvement of competitor economies, and declining rankings in some sub-indices.