Science and technology
Computing on the edge of tomorrow
IBM’s quantum ambassador, Robert Loredo, recently met staff at the National Electronics and Computer Technology Centre (Nectec) to ask what the company could do to help Thailand solve problems through quantum computing and advise how the Kingdom could benefit from its quantum hub partner in ...
Asina Pornwasin
Depa pins hopes on trio of R&D centres
The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) plans to open and operate three R&D centres in June, comprising an artificial intelligence (AI) lab, an augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) lab and Maker Space, an innovative device design centre. Keep reading ...
Komsan Tortermvasana
Lessons from Asia’s Blockchain Pilot Projects
Beyond bitcoin payments and remittances, blockchain exists largely in the pilot stage. Governments and banks are collaborating with technology firms to see if it can be used to solve persistent problems like traceability, identification, and trust.Keep reading ...
DEPA aims to create innovation hub
State agency plans to develop a digital workforce in support of five s-curve sectors.The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) aims to drive innovative and technology trends to support the Thailand 4.0 vision. The agency has also joined hand with international business partners to set up ...
Jirapan Boonnoon
Skills for the AI future
Only 20% of Thai organisations have carried out comprehensive plans to develop their workforce for the era of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a study by Microsoft and IDC. The companies said their survey of 101 business organisations in Thailand revealed key gaps in available ...
Poll reveals mixed views on digital economy
Although in high-growth, emerging economies are positive about their future in the digital economy, they don’t feel like their digital needs are being met, says a survey by Dentsu Aegis Network. Those surveyed said they did not feel optimistic about the impact of digital technologies ...
Thailand Research Expo 2019 held in Bangkok
Research is an important factor in national development. And to raise public awareness on research, the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) is organizing Thailand Research Expo 2019. Here, researchers can present their work on technology and innovation to inspire other sectors to move forward ...
Praphorn Praphornkul
Skills strategy needed, Microsoft says
Thailand urgently needs a workforce skills development plan to take advantage of the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) as workers skilled in such fields will be in demand for the jobs of tomorrow.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Exclusive: Thailand eyes tech leader role as ASEAN chair
Thailand sits at the crossroads of Southeast Asia and is a gateway to other burgeoning markets like China and India. The Land of Smiles is well aware of this, and is growing its transport links to drive its grand ambition: to be the region’s digital ...
Big trio team up to launch 5G testbeds
Total Access Communication (DTAC) joined hands with TOT Plc and CAT Telecom on Monday to launch 5G testbeds at Chulalongkorn University and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. Keep reading ...
Komsan Tortermvasana