Berli Jucker Public Company Limited (BJC), the Thai conglomerate and owner of Big C Supercenter, has launched a POS system to help Thai traditional stores (or so-called “Sho Huay Shops). The goal is to equip the stores with a modern management system with information...
The Ministries of Industry and Finance have joined forces to launch a new program of tax incentives designed to encourage businesses to reduce their use of non-biodegradable plastics and cut down on plastic waste. The tax reduction amounts to around 25% of what...
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) recently issued a Consultation Paper on Virtual Bank Licensing Framework to introduce virtual banks as new financial service providers. The BOT expects that virtual banks would operate in a sustainable manner to ensure responsible...
It has been recently reported that the government of Thailand will launch construction works for the THB 290 billion (USD 8.8 billion) Eastern Aviation City. The initiative is designed to modernize the Vietnam-war era U-Tapao Airport into an international airport. The...
Thai startup HD is making the headlines for applying the sharing economy model in Southeast Asia’s healthcare sector. The startup offers a platform that helps three parties meet: surgeons with private practice, patients looking to have their surgeries done more...
Thailand has inaugurated its first digital free trade hub as part of a collaboration with Alibaba aimed at enhancing the logistics and e-commerce sectors. The hub is a free trade area located in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and is meant to facilitate...
AFYREN, a French greentech company that offers manufacturers bio-based, low-carbon ingredients produced using unique fermentation technology based on a completely circular model, announced that it is working with Mitr Phol, a Thai company that is a leading producer of...
Thailand’s first satellite for earth exploration is being prepared for a launch scheduled for early 2023. It was recently reported that the Theos-2 satellite is currently being tested at the Satellite Testing Centre at Space Inspirium in Sriracha district, Chonburi....
Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company Ericsson and the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) of Thailand recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate toward driving 5G-based digital transformation in Thailand. The...
It has been recently announced that in 2023 the government of Thailand will launch tenders for the expansion of the country’s two biggest airports, Suvarnabhumi International and Don Mueang International, both of which serve Bangkok. The expansions aim to meet an...
Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn has just commenced the construction of an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Thailand. The project, part of Foxconn’s joint venture with Thai energy company PTT, is expected to start operations in 2024 and will have an...
Thailand and Saudi Arabia have recently signed several agreements to cooperate in sectors including energy and tourism as the two nations restore full diplomatic ties. Specifically, the parties signed an energy cooperation agreement, which includes a memorandum of...
