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New government's IT policies may lift sector by 6%
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/02/2026
» If the incoming coalition government implements its IT policies as pledged during the campaign, it should increase revenue growth of system integrator and data centre businesses by 5.8% year-on-year to 260 billion baht this year, says Krungthai Compass, a research unit under Krungthai Bank.
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.
AOT's performance rebounds as Suvarnabhumi wins acclaim
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/11/2025
» The Airports of Thailand (AOT) has reported a strong recovery for the previous fiscal year ending in September as it moves ahead with plans to upgrade airports to global standards.
Tourists can convert digital assets into baht shortly
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/11/2025
» Tourists arriving in Thailand will soon be able to convert their digital assets into baht to spend during trips under the Tourist DigiPay initiative as authorities look to capitalise on the peak season.
Controversial ‘World’ exchange raided in Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 25/10/2025
» The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission and cyber police have conducted a raid on a World (WLD) exchange and iris scanning location in Bangkok, resulting in the arrest of suspects for operating an unlicensed digital asset business.
Tools for Humanity explains it is not gathering personal data
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/09/2025
» Tools for Humanity (TFH), a contributor to the World project, has clarified its human verification technology does not collect people's personal data.
Grab unveils features for teens
Business, Published on 25/07/2025
» Grab Thailand is reinforcing its position as a leading ride-hailing platform by expanding its on-demand transportation services to cater to consumers of all age groups through the launch of "Grab For Family | Teens".
Panel, agencies seek biometric guidelines
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/07/2025
» The Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) convened with related public and private agencies to seek ways to establish clearer guidelines to regulate the collection and use of biometric data, particularly iris scans, over concerns pertaining to the use of personal data.
Bangkok Bank tightens account rules for some foreigners
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/05/2025
» Bangkok Bank has adopted stricter requirements for opening new deposit accounts in Thailand for foreign customers, affecting tourists and potentially any expats who do not hold long-term visas.
Sky ICT expands scope of passenger processing system
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/04/2025
» SET-listed Sky ICT has expanded and upgraded its Common Use Passenger Processing System (CUPPS), a pre-boarding passenger system, to cover 13 airports nationwide, supporting the tourism sector.