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Tech to transform rice farming
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/11/2025
» Thailand's rice industry is undergoing a transformation as the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (Nectec) applies artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision technology to reduce risks from unpredictable environments, allowing for a precision farming approach.
E-commerce group weighs new duty rules
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/11/2025
» There are two sides concerning the Customs Department's preparations for the imposition of import duties on goods valued less than 1,500 baht on Jan 1, 2026, according to Kulthirath Pakawachkrilers, president of the Thai e-Commerce Association.
Lazada joins YouTube scheme
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/11/2025
» YouTube has extended its shopping affiliate programme in Thailand to cover Lazada, fuelling the nation's thriving video commerce landscape.
Thai e-commerce pioneers want tighter import restrictions
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/11/2025
» E-commerce pioneers have proposed that Thailand adopt Indonesia’s model of prohibiting sales of imported products priced less than US$100 on online platforms, aiming to safeguard local producers and raise imported product standards.
Line Man Wongnai banks on co-pay lift
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/11/2025
» Online food delivery platform Line Man Wongnai has high hopes for the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme to attract millions of new users, increasing its sales by 20-30%.
Bid to spur scam crackdown
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/10/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry will amend the second version of the emergency decree on the prevention and suppression of technology crime to allow Thai authorities to act against suspected sources of cross-border online scams by using white-hat hackers and proactive measures to address scam activities targeting Thailand.
Line Man Wongnai diversifies to beauty
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/09/2025
» Line Man Wongnai has diversified into a new frontier -- the beauty and wellness industry -- through its recent acquisition of JERA Cloud, tapping a market worth close to 100 billion baht, while it also plans to expand into on-demand beauty services, retail and tutoring in the future.
NSTDA seeks to broaden its research
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/08/2025
» The Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) minister has tasked the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) to drive progress in two key areas, including the development of modern technology in line with megatrends and the nurturing of artificial intelligence (AI) talent to serve the National AI strategy.
Thai unicorn head honchos cut to the chase
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/08/2025
» Thailand’s three unicorns — Bitkub Capital Group Holdings, Flash Express and Line Man Wongnai — are entering a transformative phase as they gear up for initial public offerings (IPO) and aim to become part of the country’s critical infrastructure.
Thailand tightens e-commerce control
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/07/2025
» Government agencies have further tightened oversight of digital platforms and products available via online channels to ensure consumer benefit and prevent sales of subpar products.