The network is equipped to handle the anticipated increase in usage during the year-end and peak tourism season in the south. It incorporates advanced technology to enhance its digital infrastructure and serve various sectors, including government, services, fisheries, tourism, hospitality, restaurants, and both local and international tourists.
Kitti Ngarmchatetanarom, Chief Technology Officer at AIS, expressed, “Our goal is to establish a comprehensive digital infrastructure in the southern region that is extensive, advanced, and well-connected to the Ecosystem Economy in all aspects. This means that every area covered by the AIS signal network not only facilitates digital communication but also promotes the growth of the southern economy, including tourism, services, tour operators, hotels, ferry services, yacht and speedboat businesses, restaurants, and even the coastal and deep-sea fisheries industries.”
Paiboon Rinsakun, Head of Regional Operations, South, AIS, added, “AIS has significantly enhanced service quality, network reliability, and SEA COVERAGE (both the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman coasts), encompassing coastal regions, islands, and sea routes—by land, sea, and air. We have developed our network structure to continuously expand coverage while integrating signal transmission systems, technological advancements, and renewable energy to tackle the unique challenges posed by geographical features from coastal areas to the open sea.”
Currently, AIS’s 5G and 4G networks blanket more than 95% of southern Thailand, focusing on prominent tourist spots recognized globally, such as Ratchaprapa Dam in Surat Thani, Maya Bay in Krabi, and Surin Islands National Park in Phang Nga. These initiatives aim to meet the demands of tourists who want to capture photos, videos, and create content to share instantly on social media.
“To accommodate both Thai and international tourists exploring the natural wonders of southern Thailand during the peak season, we assure that AIS SEA COVERAGE will ensure optimal performance. We are confident that AIS’s robust digital infrastructure will play a crucial role in supporting the recovery and expansion of the tourism sector and contribute to the sustainable development of the ocean economy,” Ngarmchatetanarom concluded.
