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Best SIM cards to stay connected in Thailand (2026)
You’ve just landed at Suvarnabhumi Airport after a long flight to Bangkok. Your phone automatically searches for a network, and within seconds, you see the roaming charges: US$15 per day just to check Google Maps or message your hotel. For a two-week trip, that’s over US$200 before you’ve even left the airport. There’s a better way. Staying connected in Thailand…
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How does the MacBook Neo stacks up against Windows 11 laptops in 2026?
Apple has done something it rarely does: made a cheap laptop. The MacBook Neo, launched in March 2026 at US$599 (19,900 baht in Thailand), represents the company’s most aggressive pricing move in Macintosh history. For the first time, a brand-new Mac with an aluminium body costs the same as mid-range plastic Windows 11 laptops sold at CentralWorld or Siam Paragon.…
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launches with a slew of world firsts
Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy S26 Ultra on February 26, 2026, introducing the third generation of Galaxy AI alongside a groundbreaking Privacy Display feature. While memory price increases have pushed the top-tier 1TB model to 66,900 baht, 4,000 baht more than its predecessor, the entry-level 256GB variant maintains its 46,900 baht starting price. On this page Section (Click to jump)…
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Bangkok rolls out adaptive CCTV-AI traffic lights to tackle traffic
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has begun upgrading traffic lights at dozens of intersections to an adaptive system that uses CCTV and AI to adjust signals in real time, with plans to expand the rollout further this year. According to information posted on February 20 on the BMA‘s Facebook page, Bangkok is moving away from traditional fixed-timing traffic signals and towards…
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Update your phone now or lose access to mobile banking apps in Thailand
This Valentine’s Day, Thailand’s banks are delivering a message that cannot wait. From 14 February 2026, mobile banking applications across all banks in Thailand will no longer support older operating systems, and if your device does not meet the minimum requirements, you will lose access to your banking app entirely. The Thai Bankers’ Association, working alongside the Banking Information Security…
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5 Tips You Can’t Ignore for Choosing an SEO Agency in Bangkok.
However, with hundreds of SEO agencies in Bangkok offering similar promises, choosing the right partner can feel overwhelming. Many agencies focus on rankings, without considering whether those rankings actually generate qualified leads or revenue. This article is designed to help you cut through the noise. I will walk you through five essential tips for selecting an SEO agency that understands…
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GWM discontinues Good Cat, prepares ORA 5 SUV launch for Thai market
Great Wall Motor (Thailand) has announced the discontinuation of its ORA Good Cat electric vehicle after more than four years on the market, making way for the launch of the GWM ORA 5 SUV and other new models in 2026. The ORA Good Cat, which first arrived in Thailand in October 2021, accumulated total sales of 20,827 units before production…
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Budget phones that are thin and light in 2026
The budget smartphone market in early 2026 has achieved what seemed impossible just two years ago: delivering phones under 8mm thick with battery capacities exceeding 6,000mAh, all while keeping prices under 13,000 baht. The breakthrough comes from silicon-carbon battery technology, which packs 20-30% more energy into the same space by using silicon composite anodes instead of traditional graphite. For budget-conscious…
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Leaked: Samsung Galaxy A57 and A37 launching February to March 2026
Samsung’s mid-range lineup is set to expand in early 2026 with two new additions: the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37. While the Galaxy S26 series dominates headlines with its expected late February unveiling, leaked specifications suggest Samsung’s more affordable A-series phones could launch around the same timeframe, possibly arriving in Thailand by March 2026, following the company’s typical regional rollout…
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Is the Infinix Note Edge the best budget phone for 2026?
The premium smartphone market in Thailand has never been more expensive. Flagships from Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi routinely breach the 40,000 baht barrier, with the iPhone 17 Pro Max commanding nearly 49,000 baht and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra sitting between 40,900 and 46,900 baht. For most Thai consumers, these prices represent two months’ salary or more. Enter the Infinix…
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How is Thailand using virtual reality to train doctors, students, and workers?
Virtual reality has moved from novelty to necessity across Thailand’s education sector. The technology now addresses real problems such as training medical teams, teaching environmental conservation, and upskilling industrial workers, aligning with the national Thailand 4.0 strategy that prioritises digital infrastructure and innovation-driven growth. The investment backing this transformation is substantial. The Ministry of Education’s Anywhere Anytime initiative allocated US$800 million…
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AA Insurance Brokers introduces the MyAA app, putting insurance management at your fingertips
AA Insurance Brokers, one of Thailand’s most established insurance brokers, has introduced MyAA, a free mobile app that gives clients easier access to their insurance information through a single, central platform. Designed to simplify everyday insurance tasks, MyAA brings policy information, claims support, offers, and updates together in one place, helping clients manage their insurance anytime, anywhere. It’s the kind…
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Warning! iPhone 16 to 17 are vulnerable to hackers who can access your device through the USB-C port
Users of the new iPhone 16 and 17 models are being urged to adjust their settings immediately after a security flaw in iOS 26 was found to expose data through the USB-C port. Zak Doffman, a cybersecurity expert at Forbes, issued an urgent warning to iPhone 17, 16, and 15 users, advising them to change their security settings on iOS…
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What you need to know about Cloudflare after global outage hits X and ChatGPT
Cloudflare, one of the world’s largest internet infrastructure providers, went down for several hours and caused major websites, including X (Twitter) and ChatGPT, to become inaccessible worldwide. The incident has now been resolved, with the company confirming the issue was caused by an oversized system file – not a cyberattack. Last night, on November 18, internet users across multiple countries…
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The expat’s guide to QR payments in Thailand: How to actually pay for street food
The Thaiger key takeaways Most Thai QR codes use PromptPay, but only merchant QR codes accept foreign banking apps; personal QR codes used by food stalls and taxis don’t. Expats can pay using three methods: open a Thai bank account, use a cross-border app (for merchant QR), or reimburse a Thai friend. Thailand’s move toward a cashless society is growing…
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Research reveals smartwatches can really detect heart disease and Samsung proves the most accurate
The Thaiger key takeaways A meta-analysis of 26 studies involving 17,349 participants found smartwatches can accurately detect atrial fibrillation (AF) with up to 97% accuracy. Samsung and Amazfit ranked highest for diagnostic precision, slightly ahead of Apple and Withings. Despite impressive results, researchers warn of false positives, especially among healthy users, and stress the need for professional medical follow-up. Twenty-six…
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Amazon Web Services outage cripples major platforms worldwide
Websites, apps, and essential services across the United States and beyond were thrown into chaos yesterday after a major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing giant that powers much of the Internet. The disruption, which began around 3.11am ET (2.11pm Thailand time) yesterday, October 20, stemmed from a failure in AWS’s internal network load balancer system. The…
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AI crackdown launched to lure 2 million Chinese tourists to Thailand
Thailand has launched a major security upgrade using advanced technology to boost tourist safety and attract two million Chinese visitors in the coming months. The initiative was unveiled during an inter-agency meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Captain Thammanat Prompao at the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The plan aims to restore Chinese tourist…
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How Spark Sonus uses AI video translation to help enterprises create ‘local hits’
On September 16, during the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo, the intelligent Silk Road connecting voices to the world, the iFLYTEK Smart Media International Forum was successfully held in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. This forum focused on the long-standing core pain points of content export: cost, efficiency, and localisation. And, for the first time, it systematically provided a standardised and…
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1 in 3 Thai teens exposed to online sexual content, study finds
A new study has found that one in three Thai teenagers has come across sexual content online, raising concerns about youth safety in the digital world. The report, titled Leaked: Understanding and Addressing Self-Generated Sexual Content Involving Young People in Thailand, was carried out by research group Evident and the HUG Project, with support from the World Childhood Foundation. Researchers…
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Message alert: LINE Thailand slashes unsend time to just 1 hour
That panicked rush to delete that embarrassing drunk text or accidental chat with your ex is about to get a whole lot more stressful. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) LINE, one of Thailand’s most popular messaging apps, is slashing its message cancellation window from 24 hours to just one hour. The…
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LINE MAN Wongnai snaps up Thailand’s beauty tech giant
LINE MAN Wongnai has announced the acquisition of JERA Cloud, a Thai startup specialising in cloud and point of sales (POS) solutions for the beauty and wellness sector. This move marks the company’s initial expansion of its Merchant Digital Solutions portfolio beyond the restaurant industry, creating new opportunities in high-growth sectors. JERA Cloud, part of Lamunpun IT Company Limited, has…
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Trip.com touts AI future at Forbes Thailand forum
Adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and swiftly responding to consumer demand are crucial for success in the evolving travel sector, according to the online travel agent Trip.com. Trip.com Group Vice-President Edison Chen noted that a decade ago, the potential of AI to improve efficiency in customer service and itinerary planning was unforeseen. During his address at Forbes Thailand: The Next Tycoons…
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AI takeover: Phuket trains officials for smart city revolution
Phuket has kicked off a new chapter in its smart city push with a training programme designed to help government officials understand and apply artificial intelligence (AI) in day-to-day administration. The initiative, titled Enhancing Knowledge on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Government Administration, was held at Phuket Vocational College yesterday, August 26, with Governor Sophon Suwannarat presiding over the…
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Thailand dials up emergency response with smart tech
Getting help in a crisis just got faster, thanks to a high-tech upgrade that puts police one step closer when every second counts. Advanced Info Service (AIS) has teamed up with the Patrol and Special Operations Division (191) and Google to launch Thailand’s first-ever 191 Emergency Location Service (191 ELS), dramatically improving the way emergency calls are handled across the…
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Thailand goes all in on AI—but can it be trusted?
Thais are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) like never before, with new research showing it’s become an “invisible” part of daily life—but concerns over fairness, bias, and safety are growing just as fast. A report launched in Bangkok yesterday, August 18, by telecoms giant Telenor Asia revealed that 91% of Internet users in Thailand now rely on AI, up from 77%…
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WhatsApp wipes out 6.8 million scam accounts in global crackdown
WhatsApp has obliterated 6.8 million scam accounts in just six months, in what parent company Meta calls a major strike against global fraud networks. The social media giant says many of the accounts were tied to organised crime syndicates in Southeast Asia, notorious for running scam centres staffed by people forced into the work. Victims of these centres have been…
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Thailand, Israel launch major cybersecurity collaboration workshop
Thailand and Israel have inaugurated their most extensive government-to-government cybersecurity workshop to date, aiming to enhance bilateral cooperation and strengthen cybersecurity resilience. Beginning yesterday, August 5, the Thailand-Israel Cybersecurity Workshop is organised by Thailand’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) alongside the Israeli embassy in Bangkok. This event, spanning three days, takes place at the Carlton Hotel in Bangkok and gathers…
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Received a scam call from a ‘bank staff’ or ‘police officer’? Here’s what you should do
Phone scams are a common issue in Thailand, with fraudsters frequently impersonating police officers, bank staff, or other officials to deceive victims into handing over sensitive information or transferring money. Just this morning, I had the mispleasure of accepting a call from a spoof number to hear a second of silence followed by an unfamiliar voice. It was unconvincing immediately…
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Thailand’s AI law stops 6 billion baht in online scam losses
Thailand’s cyber cops are going digital—fast. In just three months, a new cybercrime law powered by artificial intelliegence (AI) has stopped online scammers from stealing nearly 6 billion baht. Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Chantararuangthong revealed today, July 23, that the latest royal decree targeting technology-based crime has prevented massive financial damage to the public since coming into force…
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