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Ex-Bhumjaithai MP to file DES iris‑scan complaint
Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2026
» Supachai Jaisamut, party-list MP candidate and key Bhumjaithai Party figure, said he will file complaints with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) against former digital economy and society (DES) minister Prasert Jantararuangtong and the ministry's former permanent secretary for allegedly allowing scam networks to obtain iris-scan data of 1.2 million Thai people.
Platform Work Empowers Thai Drivers’ Financial Independence
Published on 22/10/2025
» Building on the findings of its earlier survey on public perceptions of platform work, Kantar Insights Thailand, with support from Bolt, has released the second phase of its nationwide survey. The new findings highlight that platform work is not only widely respected, but also serves as a vital source of financial stability, skill development, and life progress for thousands of Thai drivers.
Classroom AI to reverse student decline
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 20/10/2025
» Thailand is embarking on an ambitious effort to raise the performance of its students in the global education rankings by integrating artificial intelligence into classrooms. The reform aims to reverse years of academic decline and prepare students for a rapidly changing digital world.
DES fights fake news about border dispute
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/08/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has teamed up with various platforms to crack down on fake news and disinformation on the Thai-Cambodian border conflict, with a three-hour detection goal set after 1.1 billion suspected cases of false online information pertaining to border disputes were detected dating back five years.
Ride-hailing drivers face tougher licensing rules
News, Published on 10/07/2025
» A regulation has been announced requiring drivers on ride-hailing platforms to register their vehicles as a form of public transport and obtain public driving licences, as part of efforts to strengthen safety and consumer protection.
TDRI Seminar Explores Platform Economy’s Impact on Thailand
Published on 27/02/2025
» As digital platforms reshape industries and redefine economic structures worldwide, Thailand is witnessing a transformation driven by the platform economy. To explore this shift, a recent panel discussion titled “Redefining Growth: Transforming Thailand with the Platform Economy” brought together experts from academia, the public sector, and private enterprises. Hosted by the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), the event examined research findings and perspectives on the evolving role of digital platforms in Thailand’s economy.
SMS Marketing Powers Thailand’s Booming E-commerce Growth
Published on 03/02/2025
» Thailand’s e-commerce sector is expanding at an unprecedented pace, with SMS marketing playing a crucial role in driving business success. By 2025, this upward trajectory is expected to surge even further, with projections estimating the market will reach 750 billion baht, according to the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA).
Bolt Empowers Drivers to Meet E-Hailing Regulations
Published on 08/01/2025
» Bolt, the global shared mobility platform, continues its commitment to elevating industry standards in Thailand by supporting platform drivers in aligning with the country’s e-hailing laws and the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) guidelines. These regulations require drivers to obtain public driving licenses and register vehicles as public hire cars—motorcycles under Type Ror Yor 17 and cars under Type Ror Yor 18.
Govt readies phone app digital IDs
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/01/2023
» The government will start using a digital ID card through a mobile application on Jan 10 for people who use public services provided by government agencies.
Poll shows internet trends
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/11/2021
» Internet users in Thailand are mostly interested in checking lottery results and they spent 11 hours and 25 minutes a day on average surfing the web last year, according to a new survey.