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Tollway spends B300m on Smart
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 08/12/2018
» Don Muang Tollway is spending 300 million baht to implementing the Smart project, a traffic control management system to be complete by the end of 2020.
Meet your maker
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 24/01/2018
» Maker Faire Bangkok 2018, which took place over the past weekend, was inspiring for six-year-old Champ, who accidentally dropped by with his parents in the late afternoon. While everything looked exciting to him, he said the highlights were when he rode on an electric three-wheeled vehicle and designed his own one-of-a-kind key ring.
Nissan aims to connect brains, cars
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 16/01/2018
» The automotive industry is on the verge of a self-driving revolution. And while still in its infancy, Nissan Motors is changing the conversation with brain-to-vehicle (B2V) technology.
SkyDesk app ties up with TAT to deliver fresh experiences
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 22/12/2017
» Following its launch in Japan last year, SkyDesk Media mobile application will be accessible in Thailand in collaboration with the "Amazing Thailand" app created by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
UberTaxi focused on improving cab utilisation
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 14/12/2017
» Riders will have more alternatives for ride-hailing with the launch of UberTaxi, a legal cab partnership between Uber Thailand and Howa International, the operator of Suvarnabhumi Taxi Cooperative.
Creating a new cycle
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 15/11/2017
» Thailand is not a bicycle-friendly country. The areas where cyclists are more welcome are restricted such as university campuses or a few tourist attractions. However, two large bicycle-sharing services from China have been gearing up for a strong presence.
Uber petitions lawmakers for legal fix
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 20/07/2017
» Uber, the San Francisco-based maker of the on-demand ride-sharing app, called for reform of Thailand's 40-year-old motor vehicle law in a letter submitted yesterday to the National Legislative Assembly (NLA).
ADI: Region lags in purchases via mobile
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 13/07/2017
» Southeast Asia has seen significant gains in smartphone traffic and conversions, but still lags other countries, according to Adobe, the world's leader for digital transformation.
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.
Making mascots
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 10/05/2017
» When someone mentions the Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan, the image that pops up in our heads is that of a black furry bear, with circular red cheeks and wide eyes. The mascot is called Kumamon, and it represents the success of character design, associating a recognisable image with a place -- a symbol that works culturally as well as economically. Kumamon was estimated to generate over 123 billion yen (37.7 billion baht) in income in 2014, according to the Bank of Japan, and functions as an effective tourism promoter.