AIS โPlay: Thailandโs Streaming โService Makesโ a Splash
While the name might not โbe familiar to U.S. audiences, AIS Play is making waves in Thailand asโค a leading streaming service. Thisโค platform, operated byโ AIS, Thailandโs largest mobile operator, offers a diverse range of entertainmentโ options, including live TV, digital โคchannels, and on-demand content. Think of โฃit as a Thai equivalent to โpopular U.S. streaming services, but with a unique cultural twist.

Recently, AIS Play hosted a spectacular end-of-year event, โAIS FANTIVAL 2024,โ featuring aโฃ โGreen Carpetโ walk and performances by popular Thai celebrities. The โevent showcased the platformโsโฃ commitment to engaging its โaudience and providingโ unique experiences. The lineup included well-known personalities like Tor-Thanapob, โขPโJong-callan, members ofโข the group BUS, and Phi Phi-Krit and Biwkin. The โขevent, held at one Bangkok Park, was also streamed live on AIS Play,โ offering viewers a front-row โseat to the festivities.

The event description highlights the platformโs goal: to provideโ โa collection of special things for customers to experienceโ and participate in.โ The free streaming of the event via AISโฃ Play is presented as aโ โspecial gift to customers during theโฃ time of endless happiness in December as we โenter the new โyear with only Never-ending Surprisesโ and Never-Ending Happiness.โ
While AIS Playโsโฃ content is primarily geared towards a Thai audience, its success highlights the global trend of localized streaming services catering to specific cultural preferences. The platformโs โขinnovative approach to audience engagement, as seen in the โAIS FANTIVAL 2024โ event, offers valuable insightsโ into how streaming โservices can cultivate strong community ties andโ loyalty.
Theโ growthโฃ ofโข AIS Play also reflects the increasing โฃdemand for diverse entertainment โoptions worldwide. As global audiences become more discerning, platforms that offer unique and culturally relevant content are likely to thrive.
AIS Play: A โฃThailand Streaming Giant Makes Waves
Welcome back to the World Today News show. Today, weโre delving into the world of streaming services, but with a Thailand-focused lens. Joining us is Dr. Mingkwan Wong, a leading expert on โdigital content platformsโข in Southeast Asia. Welcome, Dr. Wong.
Dr. โขWong: Itโs a pleasure to be โขhere.
Senior Editor: Dr.Wong, the streaming serviceโ AIS Play is makingโ headlines in Thailand. Why is โit gaining such focus?
Dr. Wong: AIS Play is effectively theโ Thai equivalent of services like Netflix orโ Hulu, but it โคleverages its strong understanding of Thai cultural tastes.
[1] It offers a diverse range of localized content, from Thai dramas and movies to live TVโ channelsโ and even digital channelsโ tailored for specific interests.
Senior editor: It seems theyโve also beenโ very active in engaging their user base. Their recent โAISโ FANTIVAL 2024โ event seems to be a grate example.Can you tell usโ more about that?
Dr.Wong: โขAbsolutely. โAIS Play pulledโข out all โคthe stops with โAIS FANTIVAL 2024.โ It featured the โGreen โCarpetโ walk with major thai celebrities like โ Tor-Thanapob, PโJong-callan, members of the BUS group,โค and Phi Phi-Krit and Biwkin joined by performances.
[1] Plus, AIS Play โstreamed the entire event live, allowing anyone with access to watch the festivities, which was โa great way to connect audiences.
Senior Editor: So, is this โฃaโ trend weโre likely to see more of โ streaming services heavily focused on specific regions and cultural preferences?
Dr.โค Wong: Definitely.AIS Playโs successโข clearly demonstrates the growing appetite for content that is culturally relevant.The global streaming market is becoming โคincreasingly diverse, withโ viewers seeking โคout platforms that offer content that reflects their own experiences and interests. Expect to see more localized streaming giants emerge in different regions around the world.
Senior Editor: Fascinating insights, Dr. Wong.Thanks for joining us today and shedding light on this exciting growthโ in the streaming world.
Dr. Wong: My pleasure!