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GDH chief seeks state support for film industry
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/10/2024
» The future of Thai cinema holds promise, but the industry needs more support from the government to grow, according to GDH, a leading local film company.
Cinemas enjoy a golden year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/07/2024
» As Thai films are gaining significant profits and momentum once again, this will revitalise the cinema sector, especially in provincial locations, according to the SET-listed Major Cineplex Group, the country’s largest operator of movie theatres.
Figuring out how to entice the Chinese
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/09/2023
» China lifted strict travel restrictions more than eight months ago, but the number of visitors to Thailand still lags the previous pace.
AIS launches cyberthreat awareness drive
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/11/2022
» Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS), Thailand's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, has launched the latest campaign of the Aunjai Cyber project with short videos aimed at expanding people's knowledge to guard against online risks and boosting their digital skills.
TikTok chases monetisation possibilities
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/10/2020
» Short-form video-sharing app TikTok has taken the world by storm with a variety of content, from dancing girls and pet tricks to comedy and celebrities. But the Chinese app remains focused, keen to monetise the platform through collaboration with brands.
YouTube views surge 20%
Business, Published on 16/09/2020
» Time spent watching YouTube in Thailand surged more than 20% in the first six months compared with the same period last year, with a considerable rise in time spent watching comedy videos, says YouTube Thailand.
Comcast's Peacock Will Have Some Original Content Ready for July Launch
Business, Lillian Rizzo, Published on 18/05/2020
» Comcast Corp.'s NBCUniversal said some original shows would be ready for the July launch of its streaming service, Peacock, although the status of some series anticipated for the platform remains uncertain because of production delays caused by the pandemic.
From Comic-Con to Cannes, Pandemic-Hit Events Look for Ways to Convene
Business, Patience Haggin, Published on 04/05/2020
» Every year, 130,000 sci-fi and fantasy fans donning Captain America and Princess Leia costumes crowd into the San Diego Convention Center for the event known as Comic-Con, where they mingle with stars and other fans. Some 15,000 advertising executives descend on the French Riviera for a festival in Cannes, where parties on cozy yachts are the norm. At New York's Fancy Food Show, attendees sample each other's caviar and paté.
For Comcast's Peacock, 2021 Is the New 2020
Business, Lillian Rizzo, Published on 16/04/2020
» Comcast Corp. said most of the original shows that were to headline the launch of its Peacock streaming service likely won't be ready until 2021--another setback for a platform already coping with the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to next year.
TikTok seeks out ad revenue routes
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/02/2020
» TikTok, a short-form mobile video app from China, is exploring ad opportunities in Thailand where the platform's popularity is gathering steam, particularly among youngsters.