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  • Business News

    Thailand’s smartphone market to grow 3% in 2024, says report

    A 3% growth in Thailand’s smartphone market is anticipated in 2024, fuelled by the need for upgrades and enhanced technology features, says an international research firm. This follows a 2% rise in 2024, when Thailand was the only Southeast Asian nation to experience marginal growth, due to the strong performance of budget smartphones, as per Counterpoint Research’s Southeast Asia Monthly…

  • Business News

    Samsung’s AI-infused Galaxy S24 series set to invigorate Thai premium smartphone market

    The latest AI-empowered Samsung Galaxy S24 series of smartphones, announced recently by Samsung Electronics Co, is set to stimulate the Thai premium smartphone market in the first quarter of this year. According to IT analysts, the launch of these new smartphones will lead to a rebound in Thailand’s local smartphone market by 2024. The new Galaxy S24 series, which includes…

  • Business News

    E-receipt scheme boosts Thai smartphone and computer sales in January

    Sales of smartphones and computer products have soared by 30-60% in the first week of January, a trend that IT product vendors attribute to the government’s e-receipt programme. This programme, approved by the Cabinet, provides tax rebates of up to 50,000 baht (US$1,435) for individuals not qualifying for the digital handout and is slated to run from January 1 to…

  • Business News

    Thailand’s smartphone market to recover in 2024 boosted by AI and 5G

    The smartphone market in Thailand is projected to recover in 2024, following an expected slump this year. The rebound is attributed to artificial intelligence (AI) features on smartphones, increased availability of affordable 5G devices, and replacement demand from 2021, according to Canalys, a global tech market analyst firm. Canalys analyst Sheng Win Chow indicated that the AI features on these…

  • Business News

    Thailand’s smartphone market bracing for double-digit slump

    Thailand’s smartphone market is facing a potential double-digit contraction this year, as a result of the economic downturn and a decrease in consumer purchasing power in Q2 and Q3, according to M Vision Plc, an expo organiser, and mobile phone vendors. However, market prospects are predicted to improve in Q4, owing to the introduction of new flagship phones. Opas Cherdpunt,…

  • Business News

    Apple’s sweet surprise: iPhone 15 lineup set to juice up Thailand’s smartphone sales

    Apple Inc’s new line of iPhone 15 models is set to boost Thailand’s smartphone sales in the fourth quarter, say industry analysts and a mobile phone distributor. In the premium smartphone market in Thailand, Apple and Samsung devices continue to reign. Apple debuted the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max on Tuesday. Thai consumers will be…

  • Business News

    Thailand’s smartphone market holds promise despite economic strain

    In these difficult financial times, Thailand’s smartphone market still carries incredible potential for device makers, particularly in high-end models, despite reduced support of handset subsidies by mobile operators, according to Oppo, a leading Chinese smartphone maker. With a market value exceeding 100 billion baht, Thailand’s smartphone market is regarded as a gem within Southeast Asia. The Senior Executive Vice-President at…

  • World News

    Smartphone camera lens speeds up skin cancer diagnosis for thousands

    A new smartphone camera lens has the potential to expedite skin cancer diagnosis for thousands of patients. The 50p-sized lens can be attached to a smartphone, enabling it to capture detailed images of moles and skin lesions. This innovative approach, referred to as “teledermatology” by NHS officials, is expected to be implemented across England by July. The technology could allow…

  • Technology News

    IDC predicts smartphone market in Thailand to remain stagnant

    The Thai smartphone experienced a significant decline in 2022 and is expected to remain stagnant due to inflationary concerns, rising interest rates, and a lacklustre growth forecast for the Thai economy, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). The IDC reported that 16.6 million smartphone shipments were made in 2022, marking a 21% decline from the previous year and the…

  • Technology News

    Thailand’s smartphone market poised for revival

    As the world starts to emerge from the pandemic, Thailand‘s smartphone market is expected to see a resurgence in the second half of 2023. Despite a decrease in smartphone sales last year, the premium smartphone segment remains strong and is less affected by economic woes. According to Wansiri Fitschen, a senior category manager at Thai Samsung Electronics, pre-orders for the…

  • Press Room

    Best smartphones to use for travelling in 2022

    Press Release Smartphones have taken over our modern world. Everything from a flashlight to a camera, messaging device, web browser, music player, GPS, and more may be replaced with it. However, when it comes to selecting the best smartphones for travelling, we consider a number of factors. For instance, cameras must be able to capture nice images in well-lit areas…

  • Technology News

    The best smartphones you should consider buying in 2021

    In 2021, buying the right phone for you means finding something that can last you a few years. The smartphone world is highly competitive, with tech giants like Apple and Samsung constantly trying to outdo each other with the most impressive phones. The good news is, the competition gives us numerous great options to choose from at a wide range…

  • Technology News

    Study finds smartphone addiction among Thai children on the rise

    A study by the Thai Health organisation shows that Thai children spend an average of more than 35 hours a week on smartphones or the internet. It indicated that children who spend most of their time on smartphones and computers are at risk of developing gaming addiction and even violent behaviour. The director of the Healthy Child, Youth, and Family…

  • Việt Nam

    Vivo ra mắt mẫu smartphone khủng Vivo V19 giá dưới 10 triệu đồng

    Nhà sản xuất Vivo vừa cho ra mắt mẫu smartphone V19 mới, tập trung vào khả năng chụp ảnh selfie, với nhiều thông số đỉnh so với giá bán được đưa ra. Vốn là thế hệ smartphone tiếp theo của dòng V15 và V17 Pro chuyên tập trung vào khả năng selfie, V19 nổi bật với cụm camera kép ở…

  • Việt Nam

    Cảnh giác với smartphone Trung Quốc cài sẵn mã độc

    Công ty bảo mật Malwarebyte cho biết, họ đã nhận được thông tin từ khách hàng về một mẫu smartphone có tên gọi Unimax (UMX) U686CL được bán bởi Assurance Wireless (Virgin Mobile) có cài sẵn phần mềm mã độc trên máy. Ngay lập tức, công ty đã mua thử một chiếc máy này để kiểm tra và xác nhận…

  • Việt Nam

    Đẹp và dẫn đầu công nghệ với smartphone chụp ảnh macro – Samsung Galaxy A51

    Ảnh: Samsung Sản phẩm mới của Samsung lần này được trang bị màn hình InfinityO và số lượng camera sau tương tự như Galaxy note 10 (với 4 camera sau). Tuy nhiên giá thành của sản phẩm này lại vô cùng nổi trội với giá gần một phần ba. Ảnh: gsmarena.com. Samsung Galaxy A51 có thiết kế camera đục lỗ…

  • Việt Nam

    Viettel và VNPT đồng loạt chặn các trang web 18+ trên máy tính và smartphone

    ẢNH: viettimes.vn Hai nhà cung cấp dịch vụ Internet lớn nhất Việt Nam là VNPT và Viettel bắt đầu có động thái chặn các trang mạng có chứa nội dung 18+. Được biết, kể từ ngày 13/11, trên các diễn đàn mạng của người sử dụng dịch vụ Viettel và VNPT, có nhiều phản ánh cho hay, họ không thể…

  • Việt Nam

    Thái Lan: Nữ sinh tử mạng vì dùng smartphone khi đang sạc pin

    ẢNH: VnExpress Ngày 4/11 vừa qua, một nữ sinh 17 tuổi tên Nong Ying (sống tại tỉnh Chaiyaphum, Thái Lan), tử vong do sử dụng điện thoại khi đang sạc. Người đầu tiên phát hiện ra cái chết của Ying là mẹ nạn nhân, bà Boonpeng Tuponchai (47 tuổi). Khi bà thấy con gái nằm bất động, bà tới gần…

  • Technology News

    Samsung launches foldable smartphone tomorrow

    Take two. Samsung says it will launch its hotly anticipated foldable smartphone tomorrow, months after faulty screens forced an embarrassing delay. It’s the first major ‘redesign’ of the smartphone form in over a decade. The world’s largest smartphone manufacturer spent nearly eight years developing the Galaxy Fold, a smartphone that folds in half.. Samsung had to delay the April launch…

  • Technology News

    Thai smartphone users ready for 5G

    “50% of the local respondents said they are willing to pay 150 baht extra in fees per month.” 5G, the next generation of phone speed, is on the way and coming to a smartphone near you. A recent survey of 35,000 people around the world shows that there will be as many as 1.9 billion 5G subscribers globally in the…

  • Thai Life

    TECNO hit the smartphone sweet spot

    PRESS RELEASE Leading Chinese smartphone brand, TECNO Mobile, is experiencing exponential growth in Thailand on the back of success with its Camon CM and SPARK CM models which have proven a big hit with Millennials due in large part to their mid-market price point and use of the latest state-of-the-art technologies. “The Camon CM and SPARK CM are the first…

  • Thailand News

    WhatsApp stopping support on millions of smartphones – are you affected?

    Tech.ThaiVisa are reporting that WhatsApp has quietly announced that it will stop working on a number of iPhones and Android devices. The Facebook-owned messaging platform, which boasts 1.5 billion users worldwide, will cut off millions of users from its service within the next two years. WhatsApp announced the death knell for older smartphones in a blog post titled “support for…

  • Thai Life

    Overheating smartphone on KLM jet forces authorities to re-examine the ‘batteries on planes’ issue

    PHOTO: KLM A KLM Boeing 777 has now landed safely in KL following an 18 hour lay-over in Phuket after a ‘precautionary landing’ forced on the pilot after a smartphone over-heated, emitting smoke in the passenger cabin. It’s not the first incident involving over-heating lithium batteries (if that was the cause) and is sure to bring another close examination of…

  • Phuket News

    Koh Yao Noi locals return missing smartphones

    PHUKET: Honest Koh Yao locals were prompt in returning two smartphones lost by tourists on Koh Yao Noi last week. “In Koh Yao Noi, we are all segments of our society – police, locals, tour operators and hotel operators cooperate to take care of tourists and each other,” said Koh Yao Police Superintendent Jirasak Lamsak. The first phone was recovered…

  • Phuket News

    New 3D smartphone app aims to help tourists – but not in Phuket

    PHUKET: Thailand’s Tourist Police launched a new smartphone application last week in hopes of improving service and convenience for tourists – but not for those on the tourist island of Phuket. The augmented reality application, ‘Thailand Tourist Trips and Tips AR Book’, enables tourists to use their smartphones to learn about the basics of Thai culture; to get tips on…

  • Thai Life

    Island Fever: Phuket bows to smartphones

    PHUKET: Heads bowed in silence have always seemed to elicit a tacit sense of reverence. Be it from religious fervor, or perhaps a strict upbringing, but some one-on-one time with God, the J-man or whatever icon takes your fancy remains a voice heard around the world. These days, though, tilted heads and quiet means only one thing: the invasion of…

  • Opinion

    Save the living dead: put down the smartphones

    PHUKET: Having recently become addicted to the American TV show The Walking Dead, where the survivors of a zombie-virus plague battle for survival in the post-apocalyptic landscape of America, I couldn’t help but think about a more insidious zombie plague that is slowly taking over the world. The zombies are all around us, everywhere… they could be your best friend,…

  • Phuket News

    Phuket rental shops send passport pictures to Bangkok via smartphone application

    PHUKET: Nearly one-third of rental shops in Patong have started to send photos of renters’ faces and passports to the Interpol branch in Bangkok via the messaging application Line in an effort to identify stolen passports and protect against passport theft on the island. The push for tighter security follows the news that two passports stolen in Phuket had been…

  • Phuket News

    Smartphones stolen at gunpoint

    PHUKET: An armed robber and his driver escaped by motorbike last night after stealing smartphones from two university students visiting Phuket.Duangnapa Janta and Nupong Kongpimp, who had come from Mahasarakham University in the northeast of Thailand as interns at a hotel at the Laguna Phuket complex, reported the incident to Cherng Talay Police at about 8pm last night.“When we arrived…

  • Business News

    Thai smartphone sales ringing up big numbers

    PHUKET: Smartphone sales in Thailand more than doubled in the first four months of 2013, a report by one of the world’s largest research companies reveals. The GfK Thailand office reports that communication consumer electronics went from being just one in every five handsets less than two years ago to more than two in five or 42% of overall unit…