Science and technology
Warning over cyberattack threats
Organisations need to bolster their online defences as rising numbers of cyberattacks against the public and private sectors indicate that data leaks and digital threats will become ever more commonplace in the years to come, according to cybersecurity authorities.At least 200 pieces of critical information ...
Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk
ONDE outlines digital outlook
Lack of public knowledge about the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), a dearth of digital skills among officials and tepid cross-border e-commerce by Thai vendors are three concerns surrounding the country’s digital transformation, says the Office of National Digital Economy and Society Commission (ONDE).The concerns ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Tech generation gap
A study of the relationship between people and technology reveals a split in Thailand between those who believe tech companies clearly make a positive contribution to society and those who hold neutral or negative opinions of technology, according to the Asean communications agency Vero.In a ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Some sectors boosted by digitalisation
As the pandemic has driven businesses in many industries to accelerate digitalisation, the most attractive investment trends for the post-pandemic era are innovation, technology, digital health, smart logistics and environmental social governance (ESG), Pakorn Peetathawatchai, Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) president, said at the Thailand ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
BOI revamps policy to promote digital businesses
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has revealed its commitment to digitilisation by announcing a new focus on the development of Thai IT personnel and upgrading business infrastructures to meet global standards.The BOI plans to reorganise its digital-related activities under a single concept as “Development ...
How Covid-19 propelled digital disruption transformed Thailand’s business sector
A vast majority of businesses have been driven by digital disruption globally with most executives admitting its transformative impact to an extent. It is, therefore, crucial to identify digital disruption perspectives and approaches to digital implementation in Thai companies.“Deloitte Thailand conducted its first Thailand Digital ...
The Nation Reporter
Criticism mounts over digital regulatory bill
Criticism has flared over a draft royal decree meant to regulate digital platforms providing services in Thailand as participants at a public hearing on Thursday voiced concerns about unequal enforcement for local and foreign operators, additional burdens on operators, and the risk of abuse of ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Thailand’s Digital Transformation Boosts Data Industry
Enhancing the competitiveness of the local business environment and enabling a transparent government to provide its citizens with equitable access to public services and their data by utilising digital technology are central to Thailand’s national development plan, “Thailand 4.0”.The advancements made by Thailand in implementing ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Thailand’s long-term R&D outlook remains positive
Thailand’s long-term R&D outlook remains positive NXPO pledges confidence with post-Covid measuresThe research & development (R&D) investment survey undertaken by the Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO) and the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) in 2019, found that ...
Ministry of Public Health and Thai Health Promotion Foundation partner with Facebook
Ministry of Public Health and Thai Health Promotion Foundation partner with Facebook to launch ‘Chat Sure’ Messenger chatbot to answer all Covid-19 questions and keep Thais informed“Chat Sure” Messenger chatbot is accessible via Facebook Page: Social Marketing ThaiHealth by สสส to provide credible health information ...
Bangkok Post Reporter