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5G innovation center aims to speed up Thailand 4.0
Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency and Huawei have established the 5G Ecosystem Innovation Center (EIC) to drive Thailand 4.0. Read more…
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Huawei has Thailand’s back to help it become a regional 5G powerhouse
Huawei has announced it will invest in R&D to help Thailand become a 5G innovation hub for Southeast Asia in the next few years. Read more…
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5G ambulance service is saving lives, says Siriraj Hospital director
Thailand’s Siriraj Hospital credits its 5G ambulance project with increasing the survival rates of emergency patients. Read more…
Off the Wire
AIS, Qualcomm and ZTE trial 5G NR-DC using 2.6 GHz and 26 GHz bands
AIS, Qualcomm and ZTE successfully trial 5G NR-DC (New Radio Dual Connectivity) in the field combining the 2.6 GHz and 26 GHz bands. Read more…
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EVs are the star of Bangkok motor show as petrol prices soar
Thousands attended the Bangkok International Motor Show where EVs were in the spotlight due to rising petrol prices and government subsidies. Read more…
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Airasia Ride expands into Thailand, with Indonesia next in line
Airasia is set to expand across Southeast Asia’s ride-hailing market with the launch of its service Airasia Ride in Bangkok next month. Read more…
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Thai government signs MoU with GWM for EV subsidies and tax breaks
The Thai government has announced a new MoU with EV manufacturer GWM offering generous subsidies and tax relief for EV purchases. Read more…
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Zap gets True cash injection for its loyalty e-commerce platform
True Digital Group has invested an undisclosed amount in Philippine-based loyalty and e-commerce platform Zap. Read more…
Features
Siriraj 5G Smart Hospital aims to be the future of healthcare in Thailand
The Siriraj 5G Smart Hospital project is combining 5G, AI and the cloud to drive the future of healthcare in Thailand and the ASEAN region. Read more…
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Thailand suspends proposed 15% crypto tax after backlash
Thailand has decided to suspend the implementation of its 15% cryptocurrency capital gains tax after strong opposition. Read more…
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Thailand’s central bank to allow banks to invest more in fintech
Thailand’s central bank (BOT) plans to allow banks to invest more than a current limit of 3% of their capital funds in fintech. Read more…
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Thai ‘crypto cafe’ serves up investment advice along with coffee and cakes
A cafe in Thailand has become home to cryptocurrency traders, providing banks of screens and investment advice alongside coffee and cake. Read more…
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Thai authorities to regulate digital assets amid rising cyber fraud
Thailand’s regulatory bodies will be laying down rules for the usage of digital assets such as cryptocurrencies in commercial transactions. Read more…
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Majority of companies in Thailand are using outdated cybersecurity tech
Over half of companies in Thailand are using cybersecurity infrastructure and software that should have been thrown out years ago: study. Read more…
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Thailand launches ASEAN’s first 5G “smart hospital” with Huawei
Thailand has launched the “Siriraj World Class 5G Smart Hospital,” billed as the first and largest 5G smart hospital project in ASEAN. Read more…
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Dtac-True mega merger spells uncertain future for Thai telco sector
Dtac and True’s merger plan could negatively affect competition, innovation, and foreign ownership, say market watchers. Read more…
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Thailand leads Southeast Asia IPO boom with $4.2b in 2021 so far
Thailand was the biggest generator of IPO activity in SEA for the first 10.5 months of 2021 as more digital and tech companies go public. Read more…
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World First – True launches inaugural Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) service
World’s first launch of a Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) service, part of the “True 5G Innovation Cloud AR service with Nonvoice Alive” in Thailand. Read more…
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Thailand to regulate digital platform service businesses to protect public
Thailand’s cabinet has approved a draft decree to regulate digital platform service businesses to maintain financial and commercial stability Read more…
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Digital online payments in Thailand surge from pre-pandemic levels
Digital payments in Thailand have quadrupled from pre-pandemic levels as the wave of infections accelerates demand for online services. Read more…