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Ad spending set to grow 3.5% in 2018
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 16/11/2018
» Ad spending this year is estimated to grow 3.5% to 89.5 billion baht, with out-of-home (OOH) and online recording the highest ad growth of 23% and 21% respectively, says ad service provider Media Intelligence (MI).
Thai filmmakers win top honours
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 23/11/2016
» Two Thai filmmaking teams were the finalists to compete with 10 entries from Singapore, Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Tanzania at the inaugural the "5-Min Video Challenge" organised by Singtel Group.
Niche-specific software
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 17/09/2014
» Home-grown software designers have been keeping up with the trend for mobile applications which cater to specific age groups or are aimed at people who share a common interest.
Last chance for tech-lovers
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 22/08/2018
» There are a few more days left for students and the public to have a hands-on experience with science and technology, and learn about the futuristic innovations at the National Science And Technology Fair 2018, the biggest event of the year in its field.
Plan B gives BNK48 bigger stage
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 25/05/2018
» Thai idol group BNK48 is ready to go abroad this year, following plans by media giant Plan B Media and BNK48 Office, the company that manages the girl group, to synergise their out-of-home (OOH) businesses.
Harnessing user-generated lifestyle
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 27/07/2016
» Besides popular social networks like Facebook and YouTube, a new a short video platform called C Channel has made headway in the online world, including in Thailand.
Playing it smart
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 15/01/2016
» Video games can be both friends and foes to children. Playing them right can enhance children's development in several aspects. Playing it wrong and we, especially parents, are likely to see their dark side. But the question here is can parents stop their kids playing computer games, or at least control them enough to make them stay away from them?
Chicken, ham -- what else isn't 'safe'?
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 06/11/2015
» Meat lovers are probably now reluctant to order their favourite dishes following the recent announcement by the World Health Organization's (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer, which stated that processed meats such as ham, bacon and sausages can cause bowel cancer.
Line up to be the best
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 01/07/2015
» The most popular chat app in Thailand, LINE, has popularised the use of stickers — cartoon pictures that function as emotional expressions — to millions of users. Besides elaborate merchandise stickers made by companies since May 2014, LINE has pioneered "Creators' Stickers", or DIY stickers that regular users can make and sell on the LINE store. Approximately 50% of sales for these stickers go back to the creator after a 30% payment gateway charge from App Store, Google Play or other relevant app.
Creating a community of characters
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 22/07/2015
» Character design in Thailand was once the reserve of only a small number of established companies like 2Spot Communication, Vithita Animation and Kantana Group, who, by and large, managed to bring the bulk of their characters, including Bloody Bunny, Biscuit, Unsleep Sheep and Luko to different formats like animated features, games and merchandise.