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How Thai protesters are using emoticons to stay ahead of police
In Thailand’s democracy, emoticons and retweets are becoming the new ballots.
Thailand takes first legal action against Facebook, Twitter over content
Thailand began legal action on Sept 24 against Facebook and Twitter for ignoring requests to take down content, in its first such move against major internet firms.
Virus misinformation fuels panic in Asia
False alerts about a man shot dead at a coronavirus checkpoint, old footage of a supermarket stampede in reports of panic buying, and a 2015 video of a police raid on a brothel recirculated with a misleading claim.
Thailand raises alarm over bogus recruitment as online scams rise
Thailand is struggling to tackle a rise in online recruitment scams promising jobs abroad that never materialise, with many appearing on Facebook, a senior official said on May 19.
Covid-19: Thailand eateries banking on delivery apps, social media to survive lockdown
Beset by high commission fees imposed by foreign food delivery apps, many local restaurants dealing with the pandemic in Thailand have adjusted their menus for online orders, sought customers via social media and looked to local delivery apps.
Covid-19: Coronavirus crisis provides excuses for curbs on free speech
Health concerns were on artist Danai Ussama’s mind when he returned to Thailand last month from a trip to Spain. He noticed that he and his fellow passengers did not go through medical checks after arriving at Bangkok’s airport, and thought it worth noting on his Facebook page.
Covid-19: Thailand to give free mobile data for those homebound by coronavirus
Thailand will give the public free mobile data as companies initiate work-from-home policies and schools use remote learning amid the coronavirus outbreak, a senior government official said on Tuesday as operators considered investment to expand capacity.
Thailand files complaint against e-commerce platform Lazada for overpriced masks
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry on March 11 filed a complaint against the Alibaba backed e-commerce platform Lazada after investigations found that surgical masks were being sold at excessively high prices, a senior official said.
Thailand raises US$3.2bil at 5G license auctions
Thailand's telecoms regulator raised 100.52 billion baht (RM13.35bil) in 5G spectrum auctions on Feb 16, with operators snapping up 48 licenses ahead of an expected commercial rollout later this year.
Singapore’s YouTrip wants to eliminate pesky foreign transaction fees for South-East Asian travellers
Caecilia Chu decided to launch YouTrip after realising that she frequently had to fork out foreign transaction fees on her credit card when travelling. Her startup offers users a multicurrency mobile wallet using mid-market exchange rates, with no foreign transaction fees.
