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Social media mask sales flout rules
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/03/2020
» As the government attempts to crack down on overpriced face masks at stores and e-commerce websites, Facebook's marketplace has become a hotbed of mask price gouging, with some sold for five times the government-enforced limit.
Thai Union turns to insects for fish food
Business, William Hicks, Published on 13/03/2020
» SET-listed Thai Union Group is considering using alternative insect-based proteins to replace fish meal as part of a push to encourage growth in the foodtech industry in Thailand, says chief executive Thiraphong Chansiri.
Plastic 'ban' flouted at shops
Business, William Hicks, Published on 12/03/2020
» While Thailand seemed to have banned the use of plastic bags at major retailers from New Year’s Day, some stores, particularly 7-Eleven franchises, are still giving out single-use plastic bags to customers.
Online delivery gets a boost as fear keeps diners homebound
Business, William Hicks, Published on 04/03/2020
» Online food delivery platforms are seeing a boom in orders as customers stay home to avoid contact with the deadly coronavirus, with GrabFood enjoying a 200% increase in deliveries compared with a normal period.
Fusing medical tourism with telemedicine
Business, William Hicks, Published on 26/02/2020
» While a relatively new service in Thailand, telemedicine has become a fast-growing sector, complimenting already established medical tourism and even exporting the expertise of Thai doctors overseas.
Startups stoked for 2020 funding boost
Business, William Hicks, Published on 25/02/2020
» Despite the government's bluster about building the country into a startup nation as part of the Thailand 4.0 scheme, startup funding has been lacklustre the past few years as Thailand remains bereft of the unicorns found in Asean competitors Singapore and Indonesia.
Driven by his passion for technology
Business, William Hicks, Published on 15/02/2020
» Phrases like "digital transformation", "Thailand 4.0", and "S-curve industries" get repeated by the government, businesses and the press so often, they ring as platitudes, losing all meaning.
US counters China with Blue Dot Network
Business, William Hicks, Published on 14/02/2020
» With China's massive One Belt One Road international development project and upcoming pan-Asian trade deal, the country has been flexing its muscles throughout the region, pulling Thailand closer to Beijing than Washington.
Firm urges catered social media barrage
Business, William Hicks, Published on 13/02/2020
» To appeal to younger generations, brands must adopt a digital advertising strategy across multiple social media platforms focusing on personalised, targeted ads instead of aiming for broad appeal, says the Belgium-based digital marketing firm MediaDonuts.
Social media, health advocates team up
Business, William Hicks, Published on 11/02/2020
» With the spread of the coronavirus comes the parallel spread of misinformation, leaving big social media sites scrambling to keep the fake news off their platforms.