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Exporting steamy soft power
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/11/2025
» Thailand has established itself as a leading exporter of boys' love (BL) and girls' love (GL) content, which is expanding to reach new audiences across the globe, including Asia, Latin America and Africa.
Trade show puts character market under the spotlight
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/11/2025
» The Digital Content Association of Thailand (DCAT) says Thai characters have strong growth potential and urges creators to quickly adapt to new trends in order to compete effectively with foreign-created characters.
Agency upbeat on growth outlook for digital content
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/09/2025
» The value of Thailand's digital content industry is projected to reach 51.2 billion baht in 2025, 53.7 billion baht in 2026, and is trending towards 56.4 billion baht in 2027.
Krungsri Champions Innovation at Japan-ASEAN Startup Business Matching Fair
Published on 07/07/2025
» A startup is more than just a fledgling company. It’s a bold idea, driven by science, technology, and social purpose, to solve real-world problems. From AI-powered healthcare to fintech tools for underserved communities, these innovations have the potential to reshape economies. Yet despite their promise, many startups face a common hurdle: a lack of early-stage funding and support needed to scale into the next “unicorn”.
Digital trade platform budget sought
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) is calling for a budget of 800 million baht to create a national digital trade platform to support exports.
Digital skills push to grow game sector
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/05/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society Ministry has joined forces with the National Soft Power Development Committee and partners to accelerate the development of skilled talent for Thailand's digital content industry and push the content towards global markets.
Labouring under an illusion
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/04/2025
» As the government has prioritised soft power as a key policy, concrete steps are needed to enhance the quality of life for those in the creative industry, especially film and TV production crews.
Unpacking the Game Industry Act
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/04/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has assigned the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) to draft the country's first Game Industry Act in collaboration with the Culture Ministry, creating a law that covers all dimensions of the digital game business and services.
Hong Kong tightens criteria for mega-events fund to boost tourism, stimulate growth
South China Morning Post, Published on 01/12/2024
» Hong Kong has tightened the criteria of a mega-events fund by requiring organisers to promote tourism and stimulate economic growth, while eyeing more efficient allocation of resources for a targeted 10 large-scale projects per year.
Tax measures to incentivise digital training
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/11/2024
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) will promote tax incentive measures to encourage individuals to personally upskill themselves in the field of digital knowledge.