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ID project in the eye of the storm
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Komsan Tortemvasana, Published on 29/11/2025
» Thailand's suspension of iris scans by Tools for Humanity (TFH), the company behind the World ID project, highlights the challenges the country faces in regulating emerging technology.
PDPC tells firm to halt iris scan service
News, KOMSAN TORTERMVASANA and SUCHIT LEESA-NGUANSUK, Published on 25/11/2025
» The Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) has ordered TIDC Worldverse to suspend its iris scan verification services in Thailand after it was found to be offering cryptocurrency in exchange for personal data.
Minister promotes Thai aviation hub
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/10/2025
» The Transport Ministry and aviation bodies aim to establish Thailand as an aviation hub, emphasising maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) to meet international demand in the region.
Inquiry kicks off into call centre bribe offer claims
Komsan Tortermvasana and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed zero tolerance for corruption as Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaichanok Chidchob launches a probe into an alleged 40-million-baht monthly bribe linked to call centre scams.
Leveraging advanced tech key to lifting competitiveness
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/08/2025
» Thailand should attract more talent and leverage advanced technology to bolster its competitive edge amid global challenges, according to speakers at the "Thailand Focus 2025" forum.
Express delivery pivots to new markets
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/07/2025
» Some express delivery operators in Thailand are charting new growth paths to avoid reliance on e-commerce platforms.
Thai AI investment commitments top $15 billion
KOMSAN TORTERMVASANA and SUCHIT LEESA-NGUANSUK, Published on 25/06/2025
» Thailand has committed to investing US$15.4 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure by 2027, the governmant says.
Coalition split a threat to economy
News, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Komsan Tortermvasana and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/06/2025
» As political instability unfurls between the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party, it is likely to further dampen investor sentiment, compounding concerns amid the looming threat of a 36% US tariff on Thai exports.
Disconnections hit Thai internet and mobile customers in Cambodia
KOMSAN TORTERMVASANA and SUCHIT LEESA-NGUANSUK, Published on 13/06/2025
» Thai telecom operators and some of their Thai corporate customers doing business in Cambodia are suffering from telecom and broadband network disconnections between the two countries as border tensions persist.
New AI law wins government support
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/06/2025
» The government is ready to support the current draft of the principles of the artificial intelligence (AI) law, aiming to ensure that all AI developers and AI service providers operate under the same rules, said Wisit Wisitsora-at, permanent secretary of the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.