Science and technology

Thailand to become regional bio-industry hub

The Ministry of Industry is to go ahead with its plan to support bio-industry after Cabinet gave the nod to a draft law on sugar cane and sugar that allows sugar cane to be used for the production of other products. Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana ...

Nuppol Suvansombut

AI, big data technology used in pilot project to ease Bangkok’s traffic congestion

Four main roads in Bangkok are included in a five-year pilot project aimed at easing traffic congestion in the capital with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytical technology.The pilot project is part of the Communication Ministry’s “Sustainable Mobility Project”, which is ...

Asia-Pacific countries adopt declaration to improve data

Countries in Asia and the Pacific on Friday (Oct 19) adopted a declaration that will strengthen national statistical systems to present a more complete picture of the region’s development, and support good governance, health and human rights.The declaration, ‘Navigating Policy with Data to Leave No ...

Nectec academy formed to help train IoT skill set

An Internet of Things (IoT) Academic Network is being set up through a collaboration involving the National Electronic and Computer Technology Centre (Nectec) and 23 educational institutes and schools to develop human resources in the country.The move is aimed at helping the country cope with ...

Asina Pornwasin

Developing human capabilities will help firms prepare for digital disruptions, say experts

You need strong human capabilities to be able to make use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It is only when the two are combined together can progress and productivity be maximised, said Hau L Lee, The Thoma Professor of Operations, Information and Technology, Stanford Graduate School ...

Phuwit Limviphuwat

Reskilling urged to shore up jobs as AI sweeps in

Intervention by the government is needed as the labour market heads toward major job losses due to recent and future waves of technological innovation, a recent seminar has heard.Deep and disruptive impacts are coming to the employment market as new technologies perform human tasks, and ...

Jintana Panyaarvudh

Big Data at Big Bang event

Digital Thailand Big Bang 2018 has arrived and it comes with the concept “Thailand Big Data” as it aims to encourage Thais to learn about digital transformation and innovative technology.Speaking about the digital economy and society at the exhibition’s kick-off at Impact Muang Thong Thani, ...

Jirapan Boonnoon

Hitachi opens IoT centre in EEC estate

Hitachi Ltd, the Japan-based technology solutions provider, has opened its Lumada Center Southeast Asia in Thailand to become a test bed for Internet of Things (IoT) technology and capitalise on the country’s planned digital transformation and the upcoming Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Keep reading ...

Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk

Accelerator for innovation proposed

In a bid to pool innovation resources and rely less on fragented research and innovation budgets, the National Innovation Agency (NIA) plans to propose a National Innovation System (NIS) accelerator platform.Keep reading.. ...

Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk

Roadmap to digital society in the work

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society is drawing up a road map towards creating a “paperless and cashless society” in line with government policy.The project for government agencies will be implemented next year and the ministry will submit a proposal on the merger of ...

Jirapan Boonnoon

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