Thais continue to embrace mobile devices to manage the cost of living and increase revenue, while some are optimistic about generative artificial intelligence (AI), according to a Telenor Asia study. Thais are upbeat on the use of mobile devices as they have one of the best mobile networks in the region and affordable prices, said Petter-Børre Furberg, executive vice-president and head of Telenor Asia, citing the company's Digital Lives Decoded study. Amid an inflationary environment, Thais are also using their mobile devices to manage rising costs of living, noted the study. An overwhelming 93% use their mobile devices for banking or financial management weekly, and 55% are making investments online to create new revenue streams. Despite their love of mobile devices, Thais were the least concerned about privacy and security on their phone.
