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  • Social Media Marketing (SMM)Best social media marketing tools to boost your online presence (2025)

    Best social media marketing tools to boost your online presence (2025)

    Social media… so important for your business, yet so endlessly demanding. You’re creating content, scheduling posts, analysing metrics, and maybe even juggling multiple social platforms. But sometimes, despite all that effort, your posts barely get any reach, no engagement, and worst of all, no sales. The good news is that just as social media has evolved, so have the tools…

  • Social Media Marketing (SMM)Boost your business in Thailand: 5 powerful benefits of using BoostedByPeople

    Boost your business in Thailand: 5 powerful benefits of using BoostedByPeople

    As a business owner in Thailand, you know how tough it is to stand out online. Ads get skipped, scrolled past, or flat-out ignored. People are more sceptical than ever about what they see on their feeds. And even when you manage to capture attention, earning trust can feel like an uphill battle. So, how can you cut through the…

  • Best ofThe 5 underrated apps you need to use in Thailand

    The 5 underrated apps you need to use in Thailand

    Much like the rest of the world, Thais love using apps to navigate their way through life. Of course, there are hundreds of apps to use daily, but we’ve compiled a list of the most underrated apps in the country that won’t only make your life in the Land of Smiles easier but can also get you some fantastic discounts.…

  • Thailand NewsID check-mate: DLT gears up for tight security drive with ThaID app

    ID check-mate: DLT gears up for tight security drive with ThaID app

    The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is cracking down on security, rolling out mandatory identity checks with the ThaID app from November 1 for anyone booking driving license and vehicle registration slots. That’s right, no more easy rides—it’s high-tech all the way via the DLT Smart Queue app and website! Today, October 15, Seksom Akkharaphan, the no-nonsense Deputy Director-General and…

  • Thailand NewsWhoscares? Scam alert app is here to call out the cons in Thailand

    Whoscares? Scam alert app is here to call out the cons in Thailand

    Gogolook, the brains behind the wildly popular Whoscall app, have unleashed a game-changer: Scam Alert, and it’s rocking the scene thanks to a team-up with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). A whopping 11 heavy-hitter organisations are on board this powerhouse initiative, including telecom giants, police forces, top banks, the National Cyber Security Agency, the Central Investigation Bureau, and…

  • Thailand NewsThailand launches halal app to boost Muslim tourism

    Thailand launches halal app to boost Muslim tourism

    Muslim tourists in Thailand can now explore the country without a hitch, thanks to the newly launched Halal Route app. Developed by the Halal Science Centre at Chulalongkorn University, this game-changing app offers a comprehensive guide to halal-friendly restaurants, hotels, mosques, and even prayer locations. As Islamic tourism booms globally, with a predicted 168 million Muslim tourists this year, Thailand…

  • Tourism NewsPattaya’s big splash: New app to make Chinese tourists feel at home

    Pattaya’s big splash: New app to make Chinese tourists feel at home

    Pattaya launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enriching the travel experience for Chinese tourists. The Pattaya Business and Tourism Association, led by Boon-anan Pattanasin, hosted a meeting at the Sabai Sabana Hotel on Pattaya Soi 2 to unveil the “Wei Tai Guo” application. During the event, Panawika Limpaphan, Executive Chairman of Digilink (Thailand) Co., Ltd., introduced the new app. Panawika…

  • Thailand NewsGang posing as electricity officials steals 228,700 baht via app

    Gang posing as electricity officials steals 228,700 baht via app

    Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) Officers apprehended a gang posing as electricity officials, tricking victims into installing an app that drained their bank accounts. Victims were deceived into scanning their faces, resulting in a loss of over 200,000 baht. The cunning method highlights the growing sophistication of online scams. Police Lieutenant General Worawat Wattanakornbancha, CCIB Commissioner, Directed Police Major General…

  • Thailand NewsThailand-based Ling app scoops language learning Olympic gold

    Thailand-based Ling app scoops language learning Olympic gold

    From the heart of Chiang Mai, the Ling App has carved a unique niche in the global market with its recent App Store spotlight for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. This innovative language-learning tool from Thailand is not just another app, it’s a traveller’s essential must-have, crafted to enhance the Parisian adventures of athletes and spectators alike. Amidst a…

  • Thailand NewsUpcoming super app to integrate with digital wallet scheme

    Upcoming super app to integrate with digital wallet scheme

    The up-and-coming super app, designed for the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, is slated to seamlessly integrate with existing banking applications on users’ smartphones, as per Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat’s statement. This application, which has been developed in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) and the Digital Government Development Agency (DGA), is designed to optimise the…

  • Crime NewsThai couple arrested for filming and selling explicit content of women lured via dating app

    Thai couple arrested for filming and selling explicit content of women lured via dating app

    A Thai husband and wife were apprehended by the Royal Thai Police for allegedly deceiving women through a dating app, playing them with alcohol, filming explicit content, and subsequently selling it on social media platforms. The couple, 24 year old Kantakawee Boonchalom and 27 year old Rossukon Phanarboon, who identified themselves as sex creators, reportedly earned around 600,000 baht from their…

  • Thailand NewsCOTTO life room viewer app: Tile selection made easier for Thai households

    COTTO life room viewer app: Tile selection made easier for Thai households

    The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly shifted consumer lifestyles over the past three to four years, with increased emphasis on home-based living and working. This shift has not only led to continuous purchasing of new homes but also renovations of existing ones. This is particularly true when it comes to choosing materials for home decoration, especially floor or wall tiles. The…

  • Thailand NewsTraffy fondue: Phuket launches English app to assist foreigners

    Traffy fondue: Phuket launches English app to assist foreigners

    An English language-enabled version of the Traffy Fondue application has been launched by the provincial office of Phuket, Thailand. This platform has been developed to assist foreign visitors in airing their grievances about local environmental conditions and public services. The Phuket Governor, Narong Woonciew, announced yesterday that the application has been well-received by residents seeking an expedited resolution to common…

  • Crime NewsSmartLand app scam: Phuket arrest made, victims lose millions

    SmartLand app scam: Phuket arrest made, victims lose millions

    On the popular tourist island of Phuket, a 25 year old man has been apprehended on charges of facilitating a mule account for a fraudulent application known as SmartLand. The application has reportedly swindled people out of millions of baht. The individual, referenced by authorities solely as Winat or Oil, was arrested in a high-traffic lifestyle shopping mall located in…

  • Thailand NewsOnline debate erupts after woman recounts unsettling experience with app-ordered taxi

    Online debate erupts after woman recounts unsettling experience with app-ordered taxi

    In an incident that sparked an online debate, a young Thai woman reported a harrowing experience involving a taxi service ordered via a mobile application. Throughout the journey, the driver allegedly behaved inappropriately, including asking to visit her home, requesting contact information, and proposing an outing together. Following the incident, which took place yesterday, the woman shared a video recounting…

  • Thailand NewsThe Journey to Legalizing Cryptocurrency in Thailand ft.Topp Jirayut | Thaiger Podcast

    The Journey to Legalizing Cryptocurrency in Thailand ft.Topp Jirayut | Thaiger Podcast

    Topp Jirayut Srupsrisopa, Founder and Group CEO of Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd., — the LARGEST blockchain and digital asset group of companies in Thailand. He is one of Thailand’s youngest leading bitcoin and open blockchain experts with more than 8 years of experience in the blockchain industry. Topp is also an Executive Board Member and Vice President at…

  • Covid-19 NewsThose under 60 years old can make vaccine appointments at end of month

    Those under 60 years old can make vaccine appointments at end of month

    Those residents between 18 and 59 years old can now plan on registering for a Covid-19 vaccine at the end of the month. The deputy government spokeswoman, Rachada Dhnadirek, made the announcement, giving the date of May 31 as the opening day for those in that age group to register through the Mor Prom app, Line chat, or at hospitals.…

  • Thailand NewsMor Prom app crashes yesterday as people rush to register for vaccine roll out

    Mor Prom app crashes yesterday as people rush to register for vaccine roll out

    The new Mor Prom (doctors ready) app, where people registered under the Thai public health system can register for the next round of Covid vaccinations, has seized up after only one day being live. Before the crash some 300,000 people had registered for the vaccine. There is also a LINE account where people can register. About 1 million people were…

  • Thailand NewsThailand wants incoming travellers to download tracking app before arrival

    Thailand wants incoming travellers to download tracking app before arrival

    Thailand is wanting incoming travellers to download its pandemic health tracking app before arriving in order to streamline safety procedures for its upcoming reopening. The request come along with a list of others including proof of a negative Covid test and the mandatory time needed to be spent in quarantine. Thai officials say potential tourists should pre-register for their visits…

  • Transport NewsDepartment of Land Transport calls on drivers to use its mobile app to pay car tax

    Department of Land Transport calls on drivers to use its mobile app to pay car tax

    Thailand’s Department of Land Transport says drivers should use the department’s dedicated app to make their annual car tax payments. Yongyut Nakdaeng from the DLT says paying via the app will help reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission. Motorists will receive a receipt and their tax disc in the post within 5 days. Thai-speaking drivers can call the DLT hotline…

  • Covid-19 NewsUPDATE: Phuket announces restrictions for travel to Phuket

    UPDATE: Phuket announces restrictions for travel to Phuket

    Thailand: ‘Real world’ versus the ‘rules’, Part 378. Arriving in Phuket this morning (Sunday), nearly 24 hours after the introduction of new restrictions for travellers back to the island from around Thailand, we’ve had 4 people contact The Thaiger saying that ‘nothing has changed’ from recent weeks. On 2 of the flights the passengers were asked, before boarding’ to download…

  • Covid-19 NewsPhuket governor announces new restrictions for travel to Phuket, effective now

    Phuket governor announces new restrictions for travel to Phuket, effective now

    Travelling to Phuket? You need to be aware of the changed circumstances for arrivals, depending where you’re travelling from. A 3 page announcement was released by the Phuket PR department this afternoon with the new restrictions for arrivals on the island. The announcement splits up travellers into 5 potential groups. All arrivals from the “highest-risk” areas within the ‘red zone’…

  • Covid-19 NewsThe Mor Chana app won’t reveal personal data – Minister

    The Mor Chana app won’t reveal personal data – Minister

    The Digital Economy and Society Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanta says the Mor Chana has be “designed specifically” to protect the user’s data. As an example, it will only display a computer code instead of the user’s name. The Minister says it will only track the movements of each individual and not make their personal information public. He admitted that the Public Health…

  • Technology NewsMor Chana app – what you need to know

    Mor Chana app – what you need to know

    So what’s going on with the new Mor Chana app? As far as the Thai Government is concerned, it’s part of their fight to track and trace the Covid-19 virus during this current outbreak. More Chana is a contact tracing tool. In essence, the app will allow you to check in when you go to different locations around Thailand, enter…

  • Covid-19 NewsNew Thailand Plus app for tourists will help officials track their whereabouts

    New Thailand Plus app for tourists will help officials track their whereabouts

    A new app, named Thailand Plus, for tourists has been created to help officials track their whereabouts more precisely once they have arrived in Thailand. The app was developed by Sompote Arhunai, the CEO of the Energy Absolute Company, which also developed the “Mor Chana” application. Sompote says the app will send information to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…

  • World NewsAir Asia diversifies from an airline brand to e-commerce powerhouse

    Air Asia diversifies from an airline brand to e-commerce powerhouse

    Airasia.com has revealed its greatly extended new online brand identity online as “ASEAN’s super app”, completing what it calls a “transformation from digital airline to comprehensive lifestyle platform”. The airasia.com ASEAN super app combines a host of related online experiences in a “faster and more convenient user experience” with over 15 types of products and services under 3 main headings…

  • Business NewsAir Asia seeks to mitigate economic losses with launch of “super app”

    Air Asia seeks to mitigate economic losses with launch of “super app”

    Air Asia is introducing a super app, in an attempt to off-set – at least partially – the significant financial losses brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. The mobile application shuffles Air Asia’s model as a flight and accommodation provider, to a broader platform of complimentary services. The app will offer users a variety of options, including digital payment services,…

  • Business NewsFoodpanda joins online grocery delivery movement

    Foodpanda joins online grocery delivery movement

    Get your latest dinner or snack, or now a delivery from your supermarket. Foodpanda is the latest player to join the online grocery delivery movement as it is now operating under Pandamart. The German-based delivery app is the latest establishment to shift its focus on capitalising from “quick commerce” which sees items being delivered faster than traditional grocery stores. However,…

  • Business NewsTrump threatens US TikTok ban

    Trump threatens US TikTok ban

    Donald Trump said yesterday that he plans to sign an executive order – perhaps as soon as today – banning the Chinese-owned short-video app TikTok from the US. Such a ban would mark the culmination of national security concerns over the safety of personal data handled by TikTok’s parent company, Beijing-based ByteDance, which became 1 of only a handful of…

  • World NewsChina’s second-richest is an ex-Google employee

    China’s second-richest is an ex-Google employee

    Apparently, working for any kind of technology company in today’s world can reap massive wealth. That’s the case for one of China’s citizens who became the second richest person in the nation after previously working for Google. Colin Huang is valued at $45.4 billion by Forbes, placing him second in China after Tencent’s Pony Ma after his e-commerce company Pinduoduo…