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Thailand ranked 10th in Asian digital rankings
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/08/2017
» A digital talent shortage, fewer digital products and uncertain policies have put Thailand near the bottom of the digital nation index, says a Singapore-based advisory firm.
Cheap smartphones losing market share
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/09/2017
» The smartphone market in Thailand has become saturated, with handsets costing less than 5,000 baht dropping in popularity as there are not many first-time buyers.
Uber calls on Thais to sign petition to back ride-sharing
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/09/2017
» Uber Technologies is inviting Thais to push for amendment of the Motor Vehicle Act of 1979 by gathering 10,000 signatures to support ride-sharing services.
Liluna carpools for carbon and costs
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/10/2017
» Many people drive to work alone every day, but a new mobile app offers to connect travel companions and help share fuel costs.
2018 'gold rush' for online giants
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/12/2017
» Southeast Asian online retail will be dominated by Alibaba and Tencent, pure play e-commerce will enter the offline world and small startups will raise funds via initial coin offerings (ICO), while Amazon will acquire more companies for a shortcut entry into the region.
Digital disruption, transformation gather steam
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/12/2017
» In 2018, the digital transformation will continue to influence business as the growing adoption of cutting-edge technologies helps companies shift to a digitally driven model and survive in the era of digital disruption.
Depa to verify Smart visas starting Feb 1
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/01/2018
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) is ready to verify Smart visas for experts and investors in startups and digital business, offering a four-year work permit from Feb 1.
Thais lead world in online time
News, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/02/2018
» Thais spend more time online, both on their PCs and smartphones, than any other nation due to their heavy use of social media and streaming videos, a new report claims.
Merger of Grab and Uber drive monopoly, pricing concerns
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/03/2018
» The merger between Grab and Uber is driving market concentration to monopoly levels, underlying the urgency of regulations that legalise and keep in check ride-sharing service in Thailand, say industry and research analysts.
Cyberthreats ratcheting up
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/04/2018
» Cybersecurity threats in Thailand are intensifying, the country's ranking dropping last year to 18th-worst from 25th in 2016, with cryptojacking in particular on the rise, says Symantec, a leading information security firm.