ICT
From The Report: Thailand 2017
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Thailand is quickly going from being a secondary player in the world of technology to a regional, if not global, leader. The relevant sectors are rapidly beginning to take off with the introduction of 4G and the build-out of fixed-line assets. Greater bandwidth, higher speeds, lower latency and increased consumer demand have led to a burst of activity. The country is now arguably the centre of ICT in ASEAN, with a significant percentage of regional traffic and the most active smartphone users. Meanwhile, the government is supporting technology with official policies and programmes. Its goal is to transform not only specific sectors, but also the economy and the country as a whole. This chapter contains an interview with Sanpachai Huvanandana, President, CAT Telecom.

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Overview

Well connected: The country continues to establish itself as an IT hub of ASEAN
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Thailand is quickly going from being a secondary player in the world of technology to a regional, if not global, leader. The relevant sectors are rapidly beginning to take off with the introduction of 4G and the build-out of fixed-line assets. Greater bandwidth, higher speeds, lower latency as well as increased consumer demand have led to a burst of activity. The country is now arguably the centre of ICT in ASEAN, with a significant percentage of regional traffic and the most active smartphone…

Analysis

A walk in the park: Campaigns have been launched to accelerate digitisation
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Several factors are driving Thailand’s rapid technological development. On the ground, people are demanding greater connectivity and better applications, while operators are competing actively to provide enhanced services to meet those needs. At the same time, the government is working to support the development of technology. A wide range of well-supported campaigns have been undertaken to accelerate progress. Some plans have been changed along the way, and efforts are being introduced…

Analysis

A walk in the park: Campaigns have been launched to accelerate digitisation
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Several factors are driving Thailand’s rapid technological development. On the ground, people are demanding greater connectivity and better applications, while operators are competing actively to provide enhanced services to meet those needs. At the same time, the government is working to support the development of technology. A wide range of well-supported campaigns have been undertaken to accelerate progress. Some plans have been changed along the way, and efforts are being introduced…

Interview

Focus on expansion: Sanpachai Huvanandana, President, CAT Telecom, on restructuring and growth in the telecoms sector
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Interview: Sanpachai Huvanandana How can Thailand tap into the booming telecoms market of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) by investing in regional infrastructure? SANPACHAI HUVANANDANA: The Thai telecoms sector must take advantage of the high rates of digital growth being experienced around the region. As CAT Telecom manages the nation’s international telecoms infrastructure, we are expanding and upgrading our existing capacities regarding international terrestrial and submarine cable networks,…

Interview

Focus on expansion: Sanpachai Huvanandana, President, CAT Telecom, on restructuring and growth in the telecoms sector
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Interview: Sanpachai Huvanandana How can Thailand tap into the booming telecoms market of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) by investing in regional infrastructure? SANPACHAI HUVANANDANA: The Thai telecoms sector must take advantage of the high rates of digital growth being experienced around the region. As CAT Telecom manages the nation’s international telecoms infrastructure, we are expanding and upgrading our existing capacities regarding international terrestrial and submarine cable networks, as well as planning to invest in new routes. Due to the high growth rate in data usage both domestically and abroad, the infrastructure must be…

Overview

Fast connections: Rapid development has led to intense competition
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The Thai telecommunications sector is continuing to develop rapidly. Following the historic auctions of 2015, 4G services are quickly being deployed and subscribers have migrated to the new technology. Content and value-added services are being offered to fill the newly available bandwidth, while the sector is becoming more data-centric. Operators are now testing advanced, next-generation technologies, while the regulators and carriers are looking towards the future and the implementation…

Overview

Fast connections: Rapid development has led to intense competition
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The Thai telecommunications sector is continuing to develop rapidly. Following the historic auctions of 2015, 4G services are quickly being deployed and subscribers have migrated to the new technology. Content and value-added services are being offered to fill the newly available bandwidth, while the sector is becoming more data-centric. Operators are now testing advanced, next-generation technologies, while the regulators and carriers are looking towards the future and the implementation…

Analysis

The master plan: Draft strategy answers some questions while raising others
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In 2016 the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) published a draft five-year master plan for the telecommunications sector, with the previous master plan having ended in April 2017. Under the new plan, advanced technologies will be promoted and competition will be encouraged. One of the main issues addressed is the release of spectrum, and operators – particularly DTAC – are hoping the plan will reveal when new licences will become available. Question Of Timing The…