Addressing the Traffy Fondue: City Transformers Awards, organized by the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), Chadchart reflected on the platform’s utility since his first term. He noted that while bureaucratic processes inherently lag behind the rapid technological advancements described by Moore’s Law, adopting the right technological tools allows government systems to keep pace with change. However, he warned against becoming overly obsessed with the concept of a smart city. According to the governor, urban development must place citizens at the center rather than the technology itself, ensuring that any adopted system genuinely addresses public needs.

Chadchart referenced Ben Green’s book, The Smart Enough City, noting its strict alignment with the philosophy behind Traffy Fondue. He outlined three critical factors for successful urban tech: meeting public demand, technical feasibility, and appropriate budgeting. He highlighted that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) developed the system without requiring new budget allocations, thanks to support from the NSTDA. This contrasts with past BMA applications that consumed limited budgets but failed to gain traction because they ignored real user behavior.

The governor addressed the historical lack of trust between the public and the government, citing past perceptions of corruption, under-the-table money, and general inefficiency. Previously, a complaint required up to seven signatures before reaching the governor, creating a bottleneck that eroded public confidence. By removing gatekeepers, Traffy Fondue established a scalable, 24/7 system that allows direct action and citizen feedback. Statistics show that 61% of complaints are submitted outside official working hours. The platform has also proven vital during emergencies, such as a recent earthquake incident in Bangkok, where it facilitated the rapid structural inspection of over 20,000 buildings to reassure residents.

“Many Bangkok officials felt happy using Traffy Fondue because they felt they had never received compliments from the public before. At the same time, the seriousness of the management is also an important factor,” Chadchart stated.

He emphasized that the submission of over 1.34 million complaints reflects growing public trust, as citizens now believe their issues will actually be resolved. Regarding the future of technology, he cautioned against overestimating artificial intelligence, suggesting it should be viewed as an “Intelligent Assistant” (IA) since it cannot formulate questions without human prompts.

Looking ahead, the BMA plans to tackle operational loopholes, such as officials using artificial intelligence to manipulate photos to falsely claim a job is finished. Future developments will involve integrating artificial intelligence with the city’s CCTV network to automatically detect uncollected garbage and generate reports without human intervention. This data-driven approach aims to further streamline city management and support continuous urban development.

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The upcoming performance marks a notable return for the duo, as James Alyn, formerly of the band HYBS, will serve as the opening act. Alyn previously collaborated with the Japanese artist on the track “I’m Blessed,” and fans can expect to hear their signature vocal blend during the event.

For this specific tour stop, SIRUP has announced that he will be accompanied by his long-time backing musicians. The production team has confirmed that they have developed exclusive musical arrangements tailored specifically for the Bangkok venue, aiming to provide a unique live experience distinct from his standard tour setlist.

Tickets for the event are currently available through Ticketmelon. Interested attendees can purchase entry for the performance at https://www.ticketmelon.com/amuse/sirup2026bkk.

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The ranking comes as True accelerates its integration of artificial intelligence across its business operations. The company is managing energy consumption across its networks and deploying AI systems to optimize energy management at its base stations to minimize environmental impact. These efforts align with True’s Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated Net Zero target, alongside its goals to expand technological access and narrow the digital divide in Thailand.

Sigve Brekke, Group Chief Executive Officer of True Corporation Plc., stated that companies need resilience across every dimension amid economic uncertainty, geopolitical shifts, and rapid technological changes. “As True moves toward becoming an AI-first organization, we must transform with speed, while also moving forward responsibly. Sustainability is the foundation that enables us to do both,” Brekke said. He added that the company aims to manage energy efficiently, ensure responsible AI usage in its products and services, and strengthen AI skills for its employees and 12 million people across Thailand.

True’s sustainability framework incorporates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into its daily operations. Dr. Naetchanok Wipatasinlapin, Chief Sustainability Officer of True Corporation Plc., noted that the company’s foundation for sustainable business practices was established by Suphachai Chearavanont, Chairman of the Board of Directors. Dr. Wipatasinlapin also pointed out that True has been recognized among the Top 1% in the global telecommunications industry by S&P Global for the eighth consecutive year.

To support its operational shift, True has introduced a Responsible AI policy. This internal framework establishes formal standards for AI adoption across the organization, ensuring that the deployment of new technologies remains auditable, transparent, and compliant with human rights standards. The company continues to focus its digital and AI development on enhancing digital safety, supporting educational initiatives, and expanding access to technology across the country.

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The Fortune Southeast Asia 500 recognizes corporations that significantly shape the economic landscape across the region. Collectively, the 500 ranked companies generated 1.88 trillion USD in revenue and 150 billion USD in combined profit in 2025. SCG reported a net profit of 428.5 million USD, a figure that includes expenses related to operational and business restructuring, special items, and inventory valuation losses at SCGC. The company currently maintains a workforce of 51,941 employees to support its operational base across the ASEAN region.

Thammasak Sethaudom, President and CEO of SCG, stated that the inclusion in the ranking reflects the organization’s focus on rapid adaptation and enhancing competitive capabilities amid global economic volatility, rising energy and raw material costs, and intensifying competition. “SCG has continued to strengthen its competitive advantage through Regional Optimization, leveraging its diverse manufacturing base across ASEAN, enhancing operational efficiency by accelerating the integration of Robotics, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI),” Thammasak said.

He further noted that the company is actively developing products to address consumer needs, including Green Products, Smart Value Products (SVP), and High Value Added (HVA) Products. SCG is also expanding its clean energy business while maintaining financial discipline to deliver sustainable growth. Thammasak emphasized that the workforce remains the driving force behind this strategy, enabling the organization to adapt to changes, seize new opportunities, and grow alongside the ASEAN market.

SCG, now in its 113th year, is a leading business conglomerate in ASEAN, recognized for its exceptional adaptability. The Company delivers innovative products, services, and solutions that meet diverse needs and adapt to fast-changing markets through its core businesses: Cement and Building Materials, Chemicals (SCGC), and Packaging (SCGP), as well as new businesses such as Clean Energy (SCG Cleanergy). Committed to improving quality of life and a sustainable future, SCG embeds ESG principles across Thailand, ASEAN, and globally, underpinned by trust, transparency, and its purpose of “Inclusive Green Growth.”

Note: *For companies reporting financial statements in local currencies, revenue and profit figures are converted to U.S. dollars at the average exchange rate during each company’s fiscal year.

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• พรรคประชาชนแถลงรับผลเลือกตั้ง กทม.-พัทยา ยินดี ‘ชัชชาติ’ นั่งผู้ว่าฯ สมัยสอง ลั่นพร้อมทำงานหนักพิสูจน์ตัวเอง
• ปิดหีบเลือกตั้งผู้ว่าฯ กทม. และ ส.ก. 6,628 หน่วย ภาพรวมเรียบร้อยแม้เจอฝนถล่ม

นายอนุชา บูรพชัยศรี ได้กล่าวแสดงความยินดีกับชัยชนะของนายชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์ โดยระบุว่า แม้คะแนนเสียงอย่างเป็นทางการจะอยู่ระหว่างการประเมิน แต่มีความชัดเจนแล้วว่านายชัชชาติจะได้กลับมาทำหน้าที่บริหารกรุงเทพมหานครอีกครั้ง ทั้งนี้ ทางพรรคไม่ปิดกั้นหากทางผู้ชนะจะนำนโยบายของพรรคประชาธิปัตย์ไปต่อยอดเพื่อเป็นประโยชน์ต่อประชาชน

นายอนุชาได้กล่าวขอบคุณประชาชนในทุกเขตของกรุงเทพมหานครที่ออกมาใช้สิทธิเลือกตั้ง รวมถึงผู้ที่เข้ามาทักทายและให้ข้อเสนอแนะระหว่างการหาเสียง โดยระบุว่า “วันนี้มีผู้สนับสนุนพรรคออกมาใช้สิทธิกันมากพอสมควร ขอขอบคุณสมาชิกพรรคที่ยังให้ความมั่นใจ และประชาชนที่ให้โอกาส แม้ในอดีตที่ผ่านมา ไม่ได้เลือกประชาธิปัตย์มาก่อน หากเลือกครั้งแรก หวังว่าจะไม่ใช่เลือกครั้งสุดท้าย” ซึ่งข้อคิดเห็นต่าง ๆ ที่ได้รับ ทางพรรคจะนำไปต่อยอดและใช้เป็นแนวทางในการบริหารประเทศชาติต่อไปในอนาคต

นอกจากนี้ ยังได้แสดงความขอบคุณพรรคประชาธิปัตย์และผู้สมัครสมาชิกสภากรุงเทพมหานคร หรือ ส.ก. ทุกเขต ที่ร่วมเดินทางลงพื้นที่หาเสียงตลอดระยะเวลา 6 สัปดาห์ ซึ่งตนไม่ได้คิดว่าเป็นการขอคะแนนเสียงเพียงอย่างเดียว แต่ถือเป็นโอกาสสำคัญที่ได้รับฟังปัญหาและความห่วงใยจากประชาชนให้ได้มากที่สุด หลังจากนี้ ทางพรรคจะยังคงลงพื้นที่รับฟังปัญหาและเป็นผู้ประสานงานที่ดีให้กับประชาชนทั้ง 50 เขตต่อไป แม้จะไม่ได้รับการเลือกตั้งก็ตาม เพื่อนำข้อมูลมาเป็นแนวคิดในการพัฒนานโยบายและเฟ้นหาบุคลากรสำหรับการเป็นตัวแทนประชาชนในครั้งถัดไป

ในช่วงท้าย นายอนุชาย้ำว่า ตนเองรู้สึกดีใจที่ได้เป็นส่วนหนึ่งในการรณรงค์หาเสียงเลือกตั้งผู้ว่าฯ กทม. ครั้งนี้ พร้อมขอบคุณทุกคะแนนเสียง ไม่ว่าจะเป็นหลักหมื่นหรือหลักแสน ที่ยังคงให้โอกาสและมอบความไว้วางใจให้กับพรรคประชาธิปัตย์

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The forecast, published by Gartner, highlights a significant jump from the 447 TWh recorded in 2025. Alongside electricity usage, total data center power demand is expected to rise by 27% in 2026 to reach 132 gigawatts (GW), up from 104 GW the previous year. This accelerated growth trajectory is heavily driven by the unprecedented scale and pace of generative AI deployments, which are estimated to push global power demand to 290 GW by 2030.

The shift toward specialized hardware is a major contributing factor to this energy surge. According to the data, AI-optimized servers will account for 31% of total data center power consumption in 2026. This trend is moving so rapidly that by 2027, the energy required to run these specialized AI systems is expected to completely surpass the power consumption of conventional servers.

Linglan Wang, Director Analyst at Gartner, explained the market dynamics, stating, “Surging demand for compute-intensive AI workloads is driving unprecedented data center power growth, while AI capacity is now constrained by power availability.” Wang noted that this reality makes data center power security the new battleground for scaling operations and protecting margins in the global AI race.

Looking toward the end of the decade, the industry faces an energy-constrained future. With long-term data center electricity consumption estimated to exceed 1,200 TWh by 2030, existing grid supplies are anticipated to be insufficient to meet the demands of future infrastructure construction. To navigate this, Wang advised that infrastructure and operations leaders must prioritize efficiency upgrades and secure grid access, adding that they need to invest in high-efficiency cooling systems and edge computing to mitigate power constraints and ensure sustainable, scalable growth.

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The two selected Thai companies are presenting platforms aimed at preventive healthcare and consumer health engagement. Phyathai-Paolo Hospital Group developed “GetHealth,” a corporate wellbeing and lifestyle modification platform that utilizes human resource channels to convert annual health check-up data into continuous risk monitoring, personalized health objectives, and professional coaching. Meanwhile, Thaivivat Insurance PCL has integrated health metrics into its insurance model by offering a free Garmin smartwatch to users, tracking daily steps and heart-rate zones to provide financial rewards based on physical exercise.

A total of six global finalists were selected from more than 130 nominations across various health and wellness sectors. “More than 130 nominations submitted for the 2026 Garmin Health Awards reflect the power of digital health innovation in driving the next era of healthcare across diverse industries,” said Jörn Watzke, Senior Director Garmin Health Global Sales. “The selection of six finalists recognizes organizations that demonstrate outstanding ingenuity, dedication and vision in developing solutions that support personalized care—a key direction for modern healthcare that is continually evolving and becoming increasingly data-driven. In particular, Phyathai-Paolo Hospital Group and Thaivivat Insurance PCL from Thailand clearly reflect the potential of Thai organizations on the international digital health stage.”

The remaining global finalists competing in the event include Asahi Quality & Innovations, Ltd. from Japan in the research category; HeraMED from Australia and Montefiore Einstein from the United States in healthcare; and UPTIVO SRL from Italy representing gym and fitness. All finalists will present their digital solutions to an expert panel and summit attendees during the event. Winners of the Expert’s Choice and People’s Choice awards will receive Garmin smartwatches and fitness trackers valued at over THB 300,000.

The 2026 Garmin Health Summit in Bangkok will feature presentations by industry figures, a keynote address, and networking opportunities alongside the awards program. The event is accessible exclusively to invited attendees, media representatives, or through an application process. Garmin Health serves as a global division of Garmin, providing third-party organizations with access to real-time biometric data through the Garmin Health API and SDKs to support sectors including healthcare, insurance, research, and employee benefits.

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Under the new system, games targeting users under 16 years old must undergo additional moderation, and developers are required to complete ID verification and secure accounts with two-factor authentication. The platform has restricted games containing free-form drawing, social hangouts, and sensitive issues from these accounts, while also disabling the gameplay clip-sharing feature, Roblox Moments, for Kids and Select users. Furthermore, social media links are now restricted across profiles, game detail pages, community pages, and the Creator Hub, making them visible and shareable only to age-verified users aged 16 and older.

Social capabilities have been linked strictly to verification, as unverified accounts cannot access chat regardless of the user’s self-declared age. Once an age-check is completed, users can only communicate with similar age groups or designated “Trusted Friends,” supported by automated text filters and continuous monitoring. For users younger than nine, chat features are disabled by default, though parents of children aged five to eight can manually adjust settings to permit text-only communication within restricted age groups.

“The new accounts offer additional opportunities for parental involvement and oversight, shared experiences, and access to resources for online safety. When combined with active parenting and open communication, these features can help families develop healthy technology habits at home and foster more positive online interactions,” said Dr. Anuradha Rao, a member of Roblox’s Global Parent Council. She added that as a busy parent, she appreciates tools that simplify staying involved in a child’s digital life while prioritizing safety and wellbeing.

The update expands the suite of parental controls available through linked guardian accounts, varying by the child’s age bracket. Parents of children under 13 can monitor friend lists, manage trusted friend requests, and enforce screen-time and spending limits. For users up to 16 years old, parents retain the ability to alter chat configurations and block specific games, while accounts for teens aged 16 to 18 shift control to the user but provide parents with spending notifications and screen-time insights. Platform verification for standard accounts for individuals aged 16 or older relies on official ID uploads or secure Facial Age Estimation.

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According to data from JLL, the transaction volume for luxury hotels in Asia Pacific rose by 77% between 2017 and 2025. The 2025 figures represent the highest investment deployment into this sector since 2019, when transactions exceeded $2.4 billion. Luxury properties accounted for nearly 20% of all regional hotel deals in 2025, a steep increase from the 8% share recorded in 2017. In Thailand, while luxury assets made up 19.2% of the total sales volume since 2017, they represented only 7.9% of transaction activity, highlighting a market where long-term owners are reluctant to sell despite robust investor interest. Key deals included a shareholder buyout in central Bangkok and the sale of a 51% equity stake in the InterContinental Bangkok.

Pimpanga Yomchinda, Executive Vice President of Investment Sales for Asia Pacific at JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group, noted that the luxury segment is experiencing a defining moment. “We’re seeing sustained appetite from an increasingly diverse investor base, including private wealth and cross-border capital, all seeking exposure to assets that combine prestige, capital preservation, and long-term growth fundamentals,” she stated. This sustained demand is partly due to the narrowing occupancy gap between luxury and mainstream accommodations, proving that high-end hotels are now year-round performers.

The evolution of the luxury hospitality market is also evident in development and performance metrics. In Thailand, properties across Bangkok, Phuket, and Samui have seen double-digit growth in Average Daily Rate (ADR) since 2019. Operators are increasingly focusing on lifestyle luxury concepts and mixed-use developments, such as One Bangkok, Dusit Central Park, and the Narai Group’s Hatai project. The entry of new brands like Aman Nai Lert, Andaz One Bangkok, and the relaunch of the Dusit Thani Hotel have pushed ultra-luxury ADR ceilings closer to THB 15,000, up from approximately THB 10,000 before the pandemic.

Chanavudh Vanachaivong, Head of Hotels Advisory for Thailand at JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group, emphasized this structural shift. “The luxury hospitality landscape has fundamentally evolved. We’re seeing properties adapt to changing guest preferences while maintaining the premium positioning that makes them attractive investment assets,” he said. Despite operating costs that are nearly double those of the broader hotel market, luxury properties in the region continue to achieve comparable gross operating profit margins, demonstrating significant pricing power and operational efficiency.

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The publication, titled Unlocking the Potential of Thailand’s Ride-Hailing Sector: Safety, Competition, and Economic Opportunity in the Digital Age, reviews the progress made since the implementation of the 2021 Ministerial Regulation on Electronic Vehicle-Hailing Services. This original framework introduced mandatory background checks, vehicle standards, and data management obligations to protect consumers. However, TURAC points out that complex administrative procedures, stringent vehicle financing conditions, and insurance requirements remain major obstacles for everyday drivers trying to enter the legal system.

The research emphasizes that transitioning toward an end-to-end digital registration process is critical for the industry. TURAC recommends the swift development of an integrated platform capable of issuing electronic public driving licences (e-Licences), which would combine identity verification and criminal background checks into a single system. This shift aims to reduce bureaucratic friction, support the national digital economy agenda, and bring a larger percentage of flexible labor into the formal, regulated network.

“Ride-hailing is no longer just an alternative tech innovation; it has evolved into a critical digital economic infrastructure supporting the livelihoods and earnings of hundreds of thousands of citizens,” said Dr. Suthikorn Kingkaew, economist and project lead from TURAC. “Thailand has made significant progress in establishing a framework that protects consumers and improves accountability in the ride-hailing sector. The next challenge is ensuring that regulatory systems remain effective, practical and accessible so that more drivers can participate legally while maintaining high standards of safety.”

Dr. Suthikorn further stated that the ongoing discussion should move past whether the sector requires supervision, noting, “The question is no longer whether ride-hailing should be regulated. The question is how to design regulations that achieve public policy objectives while remaining practical for citizens to comply with.”

To resolve the current compliance gap, the paper suggests that regulators collaborate directly with financial institutions, insurance providers, and platform operators to create flexible financial products tailored to gig-economy workers. Furthermore, the institute advocates for outcome-based regulation, advising authorities to focus strictly on measurable metrics regarding passenger safety and consumer protection, rather than enforcing rigid, outdated administrative rules that stifle technological innovation.

“Modernising regulatory processes through digital tools can help achieve an important balance between safety, compliance and economic opportunity,” Dr. Suthikorn added. “By making registration more accessible and efficient, Thailand can strengthen oversight while supporting the continued development of its digital economy.”

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