AI Helps Facebook to Map Nearly 500,000 Km of Thai Roads

Aug 1, 2019

In July 2019 it was revealed that Facebook mapped 300,000 miles (487,000 km) of previously unmapped roads in Thailand by using artificial intelligence (AI), making the results available to the public. According to Facebook, the project was completed in 18 months, less...

Bangkok’s First Hospital for Elderly to Open by Late 2019

Aug 1, 2019

The first city-run hospital for the elderly is scheduled to open by late 2019 in Bangkok in Bang Khunthian district, aiming at treating the increasing number of old people in Thaland. According to the governor of Bangkok, the construction of Bang Khunthian Geriatric...

Line to Launch Online Grocery Service in Thailand

Aug 1, 2019

Japan-based chat app operator Line has announced that the company will launch an online grocery service in Thailand by the end of 2019. The service, called Line Man Grocery, will enable customers to have food and other items delivered home. In addition, the company is...

P2P Power Model Being Planned for Rural Areas in Thailand

Aug 1, 2019

The Energy Ministry of Thailand has revealed plans to promote a peer-to-peer (P2P) power trading model for private companies. The goal is to decentralize the country’s power generation system as outlined in the Power Development Plan (PDP) for 2018-37.  To...