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AIS asks Thai court to halt approved True-DTAC merger

November 18, 2022 News Centre 0

Incumbent operator AIS petitions Thailand’s Central Administrative Court to revoke regulatory approval of the planned merger between True Corp and DTAC. Read more…

True grows 5G base but loses money on rising costs

November 16, 2022 Joana Bagano 0

True widened its loss for a third consecutive quarter as 5G rollouts contributed to rising costs. Ironically its mobile business was the lone growth driver. Read more…

Thailand’s NBTC looks for ways to hobble True-DTAC merger

October 19, 2022 News Centre 0

Three of the five board members of Thai telecoms regulator NBTC are looking to apply tough remedies to the controversial merger deal between True and DTAC. Read more…

AWS plans to build new Asia-Pacific Region in Thailand

October 18, 2022 News Centre 0

Amazon Web Services (AWS) says it plans to invest $5 billion in Thailand over the next 15 years to strengthen its cloud infrastructure in the country. Read more…

True Group and ZTE sign 5G innovation cooperation agreement

October 14, 2022 News Centre 0

ZTE has signed a 5G innovation agreement with True Group in Thailand to comprehensively carry out 5G-oriented innovative technology and business cooperation. Read more…

Phygital retail: why a Bangkok mall is betting big on it

August 17, 2022 Joana Bagano 0

Siam Discovery, a Bangkok shopping mall, has launched its new phygital retail activation that it believes offers a glimpse into the future of shopping. Read more…

Thailand's central bank digital currency

Thailand launching CBDC retail digital currency

August 8, 2022 Joana Bagano 0

Thailand’s central bank is the latest to announce plans to test a retail digital currency, which it expects to launch by late this year to mid-2023. Read more…

Thai authorities probing crypto exchange Zipmex

July 26, 2022 News Centre 0

Thailand’s SEC working with law enforcement to look into potential losses among the public after the crypto exchange Zipmex. Read more…

Thailand admits using surveillance software to track people

July 21, 2022 News Centre 0

Thai minister has admitted the country uses surveillance software to track individuals in cases involving national security or drugs. Read more…

Shortage of foreign worker hinders Thailand’s post-COVID recovery

July 13, 2022 Joana Bagano 0

At a time when Thailand is starting to reopen after the pandemic, the country is facing a critical shortage of foreign workers. Read more…

AIS to buy 3BB, plus a stake in JASIF, to bolster NewCo defenses

July 5, 2022 Joana Bagano 0

AIS strikes separate deals to buy a 99.87% stake in 3BB and a 19% stake in JASIF for a combined $908 million as NewCo merger looms. Read more…

NewCo needs 5G to compete, and that’s good for Thailand’s 5G ambitions

June 30, 2022 Joana Bagano 0

As Dtac and True become NewCo, the new company will need to invest in 5G if it wants to compete with AIS on a level playing field: Ookla. Read more…

Mercedes to produce its luxury EQS EVs in Thailand

June 8, 2022 Joana Bagano 0

Mercedes-Benz is set to begin production of its electric EQS sedan in Thailand, one of only seven locations in the world to produce it. Read more…

Ehang and CP form JV to develop urban air mobility in Thailand

May 31, 2022 Joana Bagano 0

EHang and CP Group aim to develop AAV technology to bring new value propositions for tourism, logistics, and public safety. Read more…

Cannabis tech is a thing, and Thailand wants to lead the race

May 13, 2022 Joana Bagano 0

Thailand will open a specialized cannabis research facility as it looks to bolster its position in the global cannabis tech leadership race. Read more…