The Latest Breaking News from Somchai Lertsutiwong

With Thailand expected to hold a general election next year, political parties have kicked off their campaigns offering promises to appeal to voters.

Industrial conglomerate Siam Cement Group (SCG), telecom operator Advanced Info Service (AIS) and global tech powerhouse Huawei Technologies have joined hands to develop autonomous vehicle systems for industrial zones powered by 5G.

Somchai Lertsutiwong, chief executive of Advanced Info Service (AIS), is expected to continue his leadership role at the country's leading mobile operator for one or two more years following his scheduled retirement at the end of this year, according a source at AIS's parent company InTouch Holding.

With the country's next general election tentatively slated for May 7, 2023 by the Election Commission, assuming the House of Representatives completes its four-year term by March 23, many political parties have cranked up their election machines, with leading parties already kicking off their campaigns.

Advanced Info Service's (AIS) plan to acquire fixed broadband provider Triple T Broadband (TTTBB) and invest 19% in Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund (JASIF) is now shrouded in uncertainty after JASIF unitholders rejected AIS's proposed amendments to optical fibre cable (OFC) rental agreements between TTTBB and JASIF.

SET-listed Advanced Info Service (AIS), Thailand's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, has partnered with Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE Corporation to launch the country's first hub for 5G innovation and solutions, called 5G A-Z Center.

Somchai Lertsutiwong, chief executive of leading mobile operator Advanced Info Service (AIS), is tipped to be requested to continue in his current role for another one or two years or become an adviser to the new leadership after his retirement at the end of this year, according to industry sources.

While the Thai economy had been pressured by global geopolitical tensions leading up to the National Economic and Social Development Council's decision last week to revise down the upper range of its growth forecast to 3.2% from 3.5%, the business sector also has to keep a close eye on the…

True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) have hit back and denied allegations of disrespecting the regulators' authority levelled by the head of their main rival, Advanced Info Service (AIS).

The chief of Advanced Info Service (AIS) is pushing the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to decide whether to approve or decline the True-DTAC mega merger, noting that the agency has the legal authority to do so.

Advanced Info Service (AIS), Thailand's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, has signed an agreement for comprehensive cooperation with Chinese information solutions company ZTE.