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Cabinet approves digital catalogue, big data institute
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/12/2022
» The cabinet has approved setting up the Thailand Digital Products and Services Catalogue, which contains a pool of qualified digital offerings available for state procurement as part of a push to support local digital businesses.
Huawei urges all to join 5.5G development
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/10/2022
» All industry players should be prepared to get on board with the 5.5G era to drive growth in the intelligent world as the ultra-fast internet network is able to spur mobile broadband experience and support hundreds of billions of connections, says global tech powerhouse Huawei Technologies.
Tug-of-war impairing decision-making at NT
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/02/2022
» Government instability caused by a tug-of-war between the prime minister and his deputy is taking a toll on operations and decision-making at National Telecom (NT), according to a source on the firm's board who requested anonymity.
DE Fund allots B2.5bn for digital development
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 03/02/2022
» Some 2.5 billion baht will be set aside for digital development projects subject to be financed by the Digital Economy and Society Development Fund (DE Fund) in fiscal 2022, according to Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.
TOT told to map conduits
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/04/2020
» State telecom enterprise TOT has been ordered to map out existing underground cable conduits spanning more than 2,000 kilometres in Bangkok by early May so that a new project does not overlap, says Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanta.
NDESC allots B3bn for 10GB
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 31/03/2020
» The National Digital Economy and Society Committee (NDESC) resolved on Monday to allow the telecom regulator to divert 3 billion baht from its funding to support a free 10-gigabyte data usage scheme for mobile users as well as upgrade internet speeds for people working from home during the pandemic.
Takorn tenders resignation
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/02/2020
» National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) secretary-general Takorn Tantasith submitted his resignation letter on Tuesday, reveals a source at the agency, amid rumours he may be a candidate for either an NBTC board post or the digital economy and society (DES) minister.
Officials banking on 5G bids
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/02/2020
» The government is hoping that proceeds from the 5G spectrum auctions and network investment will drive the country's economic and investment activity, working as an engine to reverse slowing GDP growth.
Digital Economy and Society Ministry monitoring 'suspicious' accounts
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/08/2019
» About 10 accounts on social media platforms are being monitored for suspicion of generating and sharing fake news that could affect the public, says Buddhipongse Punnakanta, minister of Digital Economy and Society (DE).
NBTC to cut off Dtac's 850MHz customers on Saturday night
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/09/2018
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on Wednesday resolved not to allow any leeway for mobile phone subscribers using the expiring 850-megahertz spectrum concession of Total Access Communication Plc (Dtac).