First time in Thailand! With a demonstration of controlling the autonomous vehicle to drive across the region between Bangkok and Songkla with a distance of 950 kilometers via the 5G system (1st 5G Remote Control Vehicle) which has instant response, seamless, moving to the target and can be stopped in real-time and safely
More than ever! With digital services that are designed to answer all the needs of people of the South, sending "Ekachai Srivichai" the pride of the southern people to represent the campaign "AIS The Real No.1, South's Fastest Network", satisfy the southern people and reinforce the real No.1 network.
Mr. Pratthana Leelapanang, AIS's Chief Consumer Business Officer, said "With the commitment of AIS to be a pioneer in the development of innovation and technology to raise the infrastructure of the region and the country continuously and provide the best experience for users across all regions and every generation under the vision of being a Digital Life Service Provider. We, therefore, do not stop to develop the technology of the future whether it is bringing world-class technology innovation to service, the fastest AIS NEXT G network in Southeast Asia, AIS 4.5G and AIS 4G ADVANCED networks that support advanced technology, guaranteed by the award that is the fastest mobile network in Thailand for 4 years from Ookla(R) Speedtest(R) as well as testing the 5G future wireless communication technology that is going to play an essential role in the development of the digital economy and enhance the quality of life of Thai people to the next level. In the past, AIS was the first leader in open space for students, researchers, and the general public to continuously study and test the 5G usage in various dimensions especially in leading educational institutions all over the region, with the opening of the AIS D.C. at The Emporium shopping center to be a 5G technology exhibition area for interested people and the general public to experience forefront technology, helping to build knowledge, expand capabilities and push for all sectors in Ecosystem to be preparing for technology of the future as well as being able to create innovation in line with the region, which will lead to strong and sustainable growth. At the same time, AIS does not forget to focus on building immunity and cultivating consciousness for Thais to use digital technology correctly through the "Aunjai Cyber" project which aims to create skills and awareness about Digital along with the development skills of using digital carefully and protect (Protector) the risk of using the internet."
"Getting to the southern region, which is another important strategic area of the country with economic strength, rapid progress, including the availability of personnel to develop and innovate. AIS has focused on bringing Digital Infrastructure to strengthen the area under the 3G and 4G network to cover more than 1,083 Tambon throughout the 14 southern provinces. The expansion of distribution channels allowing southern people to be conveniently and quickly access more than 4,000 points, as well as package design, mobile promotion, content selection, entertainment and privileges that are in line with behavior and the needs of customers in the South. All of this grows us having a market share in the southern region is ranked No. 1 with the number of 5.7 million customers, accounting for 14% of the nationwide customer base."
"Recently, to incubate And create expertise in digital technology for people together, we collaborate with Prince of Songkla University to test the potential of 5G technology in real environment on the 28 GHz spectrum, which is the first time a 5G test is conducted in the South under the support of the NBTC by pulling up the strengths of geographic identities, opportunities, interests and social contexts of the South as the determination under "Smart City, Smart Living" concept, a smart city prototype system through demonstration for the control of autonomous vehicle across the region from Bangkok to Songkla province in the form of live broadcast for the first time in Thailand by Dr. Suwit Mesinsee, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, as well as demonstrating the communication system between vehicle and vehicle via 5G, in this regard, to study the efficiency of 5G in all dimensions."
Asst. Prof. Dr. Niwat Keawpradub President, Prince of Songkla University, said "Prince of Songkla University, by Digital Research and Innovation Institute Research and development, implemented the project of innovation and digital technology in IoT, Big Data, and artificial intelligence systems under the name of Smart City Model in Campus, which has been approved and supported by the government to create an intelligent city-based prototype system of the university in Hat Yai Campus, which is developing and adapting itself to the digital disruption era, such as using a smart street light system to use street lighting systems, installing digital data communication systems via cloud networks and digital communication signs, developing EV cars The prototype of autonomous vehicles and remote control through the V2X format, including digital knowledge transfer and digital transformation to students, teachers, people and the industry continuously. In the past, Prince of Songkla University, by the Institute for Digital Research and Innovation, we work closely with the private sector in the field of telecommunications, Advanced Info Service, to jointly study and test 5G technology in various dimensions through use cases that are beneficial to the industry and use cases that answer the people's lives. Therefore, I believe that these will be an essential cross-cutting technology platform to support the driving of the Bioeconomy Circular economy and the Green economy or the BCG Model as well as the rapid and sustainable development of spatial problems."
With the interesting 5G Use Case as follows
1. 5G Remote Control Vehicle for the first time in Thailand: showing the potential of 5G networks such as signal transmission speed (Throughput), The speed rate of response (Latency) and stability of the system (Stability) via the technology of controlling a car without driving for a long-distance across the region for the first time in Thailand, between Bangkok-Songkla that the car controller does not need to be in the car, but can force the car to move to different areas as required via real-time remote command on the network 5G which various information will be sent via the Video Analytics system and can be streaming high-definition video via the 5G network back to the user immediately, so it is beneficial to apply in many parts of society such as traffic passenger, cargo transportation in the industrial sector and logistics.
2. V2V innovation (communication between vehicle-to-vehicle via 5G): a demonstration of innovative vehicle-to-vehicle communication via a 5G network that can send and receive high-speed data, with the fast and stable response of the high system, allowing 2 cars to communicate driving information, safety information and traffic information between each other accurately and safely which will help prevent potential accidents, including increasing traffic efficiency on the route.
3. Mobile Surveillance Innovation / Object Detection (surveillance and security vehicle): the surveillance and security vehicle innovation from Video Analytics and AI by bringing video data from CCTV on vehicles forwarded via the 5G network to the central control room, enabling to analyze images, identify objects around cars, such as suspected license plates, car models, color and appearance of the vehicle, and risk notification in various areas in real-time and accurate. If the relevant officer informs the suspicious vehicle information into the area, the system will be able to trace and alert as soon as the car drives into the area which will help to monitor the area effectively.
Mr. Pratthana said "Besides the testing of 5G technology in a real environment to create a Smart City model for urban development for safety, another thing that AIS commits priority is to build the expertise of the team and incubate technology personnel to become Smart People, whether it is developing entrepreneurs, farmers, and students to achieve sustainable development. In the past, we have partnered with Farmsuk to develop the iFarm digital platform that combines technology and local wisdom to create Smart Farmer with the concept of "teaching-enhancing-creating" to increase the level of Thai farmers. Creating Innovation AIS School Van Clever helps parents to take care of their children in real-time via the application. The pilot is already using in the southern region as the first, including the launch of AIS DigitALL Shop, the first digital shopping store in Thailand that is ready to meet the needs of all functions and lifestyles of Gen C people under the concept "The Unmanned Store", allowing customers to receive services that are convenient, fast and easy. No Queue, No Counter Service and No Cash, available at the 2nd floor at Central Phuket."
"To reinforce AIS's determination to provide quality services to the people of the South, AIS launched the latest campaign "AIS The Real No.1, South's Fastest Network", at this time choosing "Ekkachai Srivichai", a famous luk thung singer who is a pride of the South as a representative to communicate the commitment of AIS to reach the hearts of the South, by organizing a concert tour activity throughout the southern region for AIS customers up to 15 performances, especially on 23 August in Songkla Province, 30 August in Trang Province, 31 August in Surat Thani Province and 10 September in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. AIS customers enter for free throughout the event."
Southern people are prepared to experience the specialties of the "AIS The Real No.1, South's Fastest Network", including mobile packages, privileges, entertainment content, selected especially for the southern people.
Best value smartphone with an attractive package, both calling and internet, such as smartphones, AIS Super Smart Gen 1, priced just at 1,590 baht, maximum internet access 120 GB worth 1,400 baht. When using a new SIM that comes with the device, the feature phone AIS Super Talk T1, the price is only 890 baht, call AIS Unlimited 24 hours for free!
A variety of SIM packages that cover all lifestyles of the people of the South whether The One SIM, entertainment SIM, to watch YouTube and AIS PLAY with free music throughout the year. Super Social SIM, Unlimited Social SIM. ZEED SIM, play games, and social sim for school-age people worth using. Lucky SIM, SIM for foreign tourists, to use the internet and call home special prices while traveling in the South. Myanmar SIM for Burmese people living in the southern region, use free social networks, and call back to Myanmar at an economical price.
Extra packages, use the internet at full speed and free calls to all networks at the best price for 6 provinces that focus specifically in the South, such as Songkla, Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, Satun, and Ranong.
Full with a special 360-degree privilege from famous restaurants, beverages, and shopping centers throughout the South, more than 300 shops by AIS selected for the southern lifestyle, with the privilege of "Kin free" activity all over the South, with over 150,000 subscribers per year.
Mr. Pratthana said at the end that "Today, the southern region has outstanding growth potential and is a significant force to drive the economy of Thailand to grow. With an exceptional location and suitable to be the center of trade and investment of the southern region, and is a gateway to neighboring countries like Malaysia and Singapore, along with support from the government's policy of establishing the Songkla Special Economic Zone to invest in the target industry, therefore, there are still many opportunities for economic growth. Songkla has been supported by digital technology to enhance all sectors, especially, to be a test area for future technology testing like 5G. All of this will make Songkla, and southern provinces have exponential growth and certainly strong."