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Thailand proposes tech companies curb ‘fake news’ across Asia
Thailand is proposing that tech companies set up centres in each of the 10 Southeast Asian countries to curb the flow of “fake news” and fake accounts. Read more…
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Social media sales soar in Facebook-friendly Thailand
Popularity of so-called social commerce in Thailand owes much to the relatively late arrival of big e-commerce firms and the wide use of social media. Read more…
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Tencent launches first overseas video streaming in Thailand
Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings Ltd launched its first overseas video streaming service in Thailand on Friday, as it ramps up its presence outside China. Read more…
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Huawei appeals directly to consumers at Thailand Mobile Expo
Chinese telecom giant Huawei Technologies battled back against consumer worries at the Thailand Movie Expo over the weekend. Read more…
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Thai mobile operators given more time to pay for spectrum
Thailand has extended mobile network operators’ payment period for spectrum licences in an attempt to boost participation in an upcoming 5G auction. Read more…
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Thailand imposes controversial cybersecurity law
Thailand’s military-appointed parliament has passed a controversial cybersecurity law that gives sweeping powers to state cyber agencies. Read more…
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Go-Jek accelerates in Thailand, eyes Philippines
Go-Jek, a play on the Indonesian word for motorbike taxis, launched in Thailand under the brand GET and is building presence in the Philippines Read more…
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Thailand launches Huawei’s first 5G test bed in Southeast Asia
Thailand, ignoring US pressure, has launched a Huawei Technologies 5G test bed that will be Huawei’s first in Southeast Asia. Read more…
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Grab bags $200m investment from Thailand’s Central Group
Central Group, Thailand’s largest retail conglomorate, has confirmed it will invest $200m in local entity of Singapore-based ride-hailing application Grab. Read more…
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AIS Fibre launches Nokia’s mesh Wi-Fi home solution
Thai fixed broadband operator AIS Fibre is teaming up with Nokia to provide residential customers with a meshed Wi-Fi network that delivers Wi-Fi coverage to every corner of the home. AIS is the first service Read more…