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The Growing Role of Mobile Applications in Thailand

BANGKOK - Mobile apps in Thailand are no longer simple convenience tools; they're part of how people pay, shop, travel, study, and deal with the state.

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Thailand’s E-Commerce Surge: 51.8% Jump to $35.5 Billion

BANGKOK - Thailand's e-commerce market rocketed 51.8% in 2025 to hit $35.5 billion in sales. That's more than double the Southeast Asia average of 22.8%, which reached $157.6 billion overall.

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An Asset-Light Innovation Reshaping Thailand’s Capital Market

BANGKOK, Thailand - In 2026, every day Thais check their phones and trade stocks from a Bangkok street or Chiang Rai home. No big bank branches needed. Digital apps handle it all, fast and simple. That's asset-light innovation in action.

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Thailand’s Top 8 Tech Startups to Watch in 2026

BANGKOK - Picture a young entrepreneur in Thailand, just 25 years old. She sketches an app on her phone during a night market shift, one that uses AI to match street food stalls with delivery riders.

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5 AI Agent Predictions for Thailand in 2026

Thanawat Chaiyaporn

Picture this: You're a tourist in Bangkok, tired of crowded spots. You tell your AI agent to plan a seamless day trip to Chiang Mai.

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Thailand Employs AI to Revolutionize the Payment Industry

Picture this: You're a busy shopper rushing through Chatuchak Market in Bangkok, Thailand. You scan a QR code at a street food stall, pay in seconds, and walk away without a worry.

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United States-Thailand Ties in 2026: Strong, Tested, Complex

The United States-Thailand relationship in 2026 matters now because it still shapes security, trade, and power in Southeast Asia, not only old treaty language. Thailand remains the oldest U.S.

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Thailand is Becoming Southeast Asia’s Fastest-Growing Tech Hub

Thanawat Chaiyaporn

BANGKOK - When investors and entrepreneurs sought technology opportunities in Southeast Asia, they would gaze at Singapore not Thailand, which, predictably, is the region's hub for such opportunities.

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Thailand’s Digital Economy Works to Keep Pace With the Digital Age

BANGKOK - Thailand is moving at pace into the digital age. From mobile banking to online shopping, more parts of daily life now take place online. However, it’s clear that not everyone feels ready for this level of change.

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Coyyn: The Future of Secure Digital Identity and Decentralised Finance

As the global economy continues to embrace digitization, numerous platforms and technologies have emerged to facilitate the transition to decentralized banking, digital identification, and secure transactions.

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