The problem with Rocket's statement is that Easy Taxi completely shut down operations in Hong Kong, Indonesia and India, as well as in Taiwan, back in December 2014. Also in December, Easy Taxi scaled back in Malaysia by laying off at least 20 staff members.
* Despite new remittance choices, Myanmar migrant workers still prefer the hundi network
Sidebar to story about a then new way to send money home using mobile phones. Explains how Myanmar migrants prefer the traditional means.
* Eko chat app blends corporate email with mobile messaging—Digital News Asia
From 250 applications, Korawad’s team was the only one among the eight selected that comprised high school students. Each team received US$20,000, a mentor, and a crash course in pitching, fund-raising, term sheets, lean management, company visits and paintball combat.
* The 4 Hotels of ‘White Lotus’ Thailand Are Ready For Prime Time—Fodor’s
It may appear that a single Koh Samui hotel (the Four Seasons) stars in the White Lotus Season 3, yet three other 5-star Thailand hotels play bit parts.
* Getting Around Bangkok—Lonely Planet
How to travel around Bangkok by Skytrain, MRT subway, Airport Rail Link, taxis (motorcycle, tuk-tuk and car) and boat (canal and river). Includes how to get to and from the two airports.