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4 draft digtal laws ready for Cabinet as govt boosts cybersecurity
The Digital Economy and Society ministry (DE ministry) will submit four draft digital laws for Cabinet’s approval this month as a first step towards an official government announcement in the second half of next year. The government will also set up two new agencies in ...
Jirapan Boonnoon
'Thailand 4.0': No Security in the Growing Thai Gig Economy
Thailand’s junta has expressed interest in promoting platform economies—such as Uber and Airbnb—as part of its “Thailand 4.0” digital economy strategy. Yet the government lacks fundamental understanding of how these economies operate, not to mention to the potential effects of nurturing them.Keep reading ...
Innovation day praises digital progress
The fourth Huawei Asia-Pacific Innovation Day was held in Bangkok today (June 6). Co-hosted by Huawei Technologies and the Thai Ministry of Science and Technology, the theme of this year’s event is “Innovate for a digital Asia-Pacific”. Nearly 300 attendees from governments, industry and academia ...
The Nation Reporter
Smart City Spotlight: Bangkok
As a primate city, Bangkok – Thailand’s largest city – is the foremost potential smart city in the country. It was recently inducted into the first cohort of the ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN) in Singapore last April.Thailand has taken positive steps towards realising a ...
Angaindrankumar Gnanasagaran
First policy guidelines on satellite industry head initiatives to boost digital economy
Technology officials will present to Cabinet next month the first policy guidelines on the country’s satellite industry in an effort boost innovation and spur investment flows in the field.The government will also review its policies on the use and release of spectrum in the telecommunications ...
Jirapan Boonnoon
Innovation, tech seen as key in IDE ecosystem sets stage for Thai startups
Innovation and technology are expected to be the tools for solving the most critical problems while the development of an innovation ecosystem is the crucial factor in creating an positive impact on the world. Keep reading ...
Asina Pornwasin