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Digital Economy and Society Ministry to rejig organisational structure
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/02/2026
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry plans to restructure its organisational management to better pursue digital infrastructure and regulatory development.
DES targets e-commerce monopolies
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/10/2025
» New Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaichanok Chidchob is to address the alleged monopolisation of the online delivery business by some foreign e-commerce platforms, with the aim of benefiting consumers.
Social media, tech help following quake
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/04/2025
» Social media platforms and robotic technology played a role in helping people deal with the consequences of the massive earthquake near Mandalay in Myanmar on Friday that severely affected both Myanmar and Thailand.
Los Angeles wildfires cost Lloyd's of London $2.3bn
AFP, Published on 11/03/2025
» LONDON - Insurance market Lloyd's of London on Monday said it had taken a financial hit totalling about $2.3 billion from the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year.
Floods could cut Thai rubber output by 7%
Reuters, Published on 03/12/2024
» Floods in southern Thailand could cut rubber production by about 7%, the Rubber Authority of Thailand said on Tuesday.
“PTTEP Ocean Data Platform” for the sustainability of Thailand’s seas
Published on 03/12/2024
» One of the main challenges in ocean conservation today is the limitation and difficulty in accessing marine science data, particularly the data collected from offshore areas. PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), with the majority of its operations offshore, considers the oceans as our second home, which we strive to nurture and protect. Our initiative, the PTTEP Ocean Data Platform (https://oceandata.pttep.com), has been developed to enhance the ocean science data of the Gulf of Thailand, bolstering ocean sustainability. The initiative supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 14: Life Below Water) as well as Thailand’s and PTTEP’s goals.
Decree amended in push to get tougher on cybercrime
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/11/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has revised the royal decree on cybercrime prevention and suppression to strengthen law enforcement, adding heftier punishments.
Heavy rainfall drowns domestic travel plans
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/10/2024
» Heavy downpours in Hua Hin and Cha-am are expected to affect tourism during the three-day holiday this weekend, worsening domestic sentiment, as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) highlighted natural disasters as the most critical factor to watch during the high season.
Air conditioner market set to grow 30%
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/06/2024
» High temperatures will be a key factor nudging people to buy new air conditioners or opting for maintenance on their existing appliances, with the Thai market expected to grow by 30% this year, according to TCL Electronics, a Chinese manufacturer of consumer electronics.
Farmers brace for arrival of La Niña
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/06/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon shifting to La Niña, which may affect Thailand's inflation rate, particularly for food items, fresh vegetables and fruit because of their high sensitivity to water conditions.