SOMCHAI POOMLARDThe Thailand Mobile Expo is a barometer for the smartphone market, said Opas Cherdpunt, managing director of M Vision and the event's organiser. "Smartphone sales during the four-day event are expected to total 1.9 billion baht, equal to last year, which would signify that consumers are delaying purchase of a new device," he said. "No major technological changes are being introduced, so consumers are waiting longer to upgrade their phones," Mr Opas said. "This year, local smartphones will have dual and quad cameras and face ID, 3D and artificial intelligence to attract users." Narathip Wirunchatapant, vice-president of marketing at SET-listed Jay Mart, said local smartphone sales will reach 17 million units, shrinking 10%.

Source: Bangkok Post February 15, 2018 22:18 UTC