Thailand: Q1 2019

#StartupThailand news

January, February & March 2019

• Thailand: Banks prep introduction of facial recognition for KYC, aiming for account opening via mobile banking apps in Q2 2019
• Thailand: KRUNGSRI Finnovate aiming to spend on 7 tech startups this year, 5 new to its portfolio
• Thailand: UOB launches Smart Business Transformation Programme to help SMEs go digital
• Global Digital Report 2019 ranks Thailand 1st for mobile banking users, 2nd for cryptocurrency ownership and 3rd in mobile commerce
• Thailand: Startup Guide Bangkok preps for city launch
• Thailand: Igniter South East Asia Conference 2019 set for end of March in Bangkok
• Startup Thailand aiming to groom and attract ‘3000 international innovation-driven entrepreneurs’
• Thailand: JuiceInnov8 food biotechnology startup backed for US$500K pre-A by 500 Startups
• Thailand: iNFOFED secures funding to finance Esports league across Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand
• Thailand takes first step into blockchain technology for elections and e-voting
• Thailand: Tellscore automated micro-influencers-meet-brands platform aims for $5M series A to expand Indonesia operations
• Thailand: DigitALL launches country’s first cashierless store in Phuket
• Thailand: UOB launches TMRW digital-only bank for mobile phones
• Thailand reportedly sees largest e-commerce growth in ASEAN in 2018
• Thailand: RebateMango online cashback and loyalty platform acquires competitor DeeDee Cashback, building on Singapore and Malaysia presence
• Thailand: 50,000 villages to get internet access by end of 2019
• Thailand: True Digital Park partners Cisco, Microsoft, Epson and Ricoh for digital hub services growth
• Thailand: DTAC Accelerate to launch ‘A Academy’ program to help Thai startups secure Series A funding
• Thailand: Hubba coworking space partners to launch Hubba Accelerator and startup competition
• Thailand: StormBreaker Venture Accelerator unveil ed-tech startups batch 1 at demo day
• Thailand: Jitta stock analysis startup raises US$6.5M for wealth management tech
• Thailand: Sunday insurtech startup secures US$10M funding
• Thailand: Japanese embassy launches Rock Thailand to intro 10 tech startups to 20 key Thai enterprises
• A brief overview of Thailand’s developing startup ecosystem
• Thailand: Startup Ready campaign launched by Bangkok Ventures Co and Industrial Promotion Department to support startups with training and resources
• The 16 startups taking part in the TOP100 Thailand pitching competition
• Thailand: Howa taxi firm launches HaHa booking app, aiming to compete with Grab and Line
• Thailand: An overview of Generation Water’s ‘water from air’ project, aiming to turn the tide on throwaway plastic bottles
• Thailand: Industry Ministry aims to promote 50 startups in 2019 via new InnoSpace VC firm
• Thailand: Military-appointed parliament passes controversial cybersecurity law giving sweeping powers to state agencies
• Thailand: Techsauce Global Summit 2019 set for June 19 and 20 in Bangkok
• Thailand: Government Digital Economy Promotion Agency partners Singaporean IoT innovation leaders for Digital Park Thailand and IoT Institute
• Infofed sets sights on Thailand as e-sports hub with VR and game-casting
• Singaporean/Thai blockchain startup Band Protocol secures US$3M backing for token-curated community approach
• Singapore’s TMRW mobile-only bank preps for Thailand debut