March 1, 20251 yr From Pattaya News Helena Lerch, TikTok’s Vice President for Emerging Markets and Public Policy, met with Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra during her visit to Thailand. Paetongtarn welcomed the delegation, expressing excitement over TikTok’s plans for further investment in the country. Lerch revealed that the company intends to invest $8.8 billion in Thailand over the next five years, highlighting the platform’s strong presence, with over 50 million users globally and more than 3 million Thai accounts using TikTok Shop. She also noted the PM’s use of the platform and emphasized the company’s commitment to safety, with over 1,000 employees in Thailand ensuring compliance and content moderation. Paetongtarn inquired about TikTok’s workforce training initiatives in Thailand. Lerch confirmed that discussions had already taken place, with plans to launch training programs next year to develop local talent and digital skills. https://thepattayanews.com/2025/02/28/tiktok-plans-8-8-billion-dollar-investment-in-thailand-over-five-years/
March 1, 20251 yr 5 hours ago, reader said: From Pattaya News Helena Lerch, TikTok’s Vice President for Emerging Markets and Public Policy, met with Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra during her visit to Thailand. Paetongtarn welcomed the delegation, expressing excitement over TikTok’s plans for further investment in the country. Lerch revealed that the company intends to invest $8.8 billion in Thailand over the next five years, highlighting the platform’s strong presence, with over 50 million users globally and more than 3 million Thai accounts using TikTok Shop. She also noted the PM’s use of the platform and emphasized the company’s commitment to safety, with over 1,000 employees in Thailand ensuring compliance and content moderation. Paetongtarn inquired about TikTok’s workforce training initiatives in Thailand. Lerch confirmed that discussions had already taken place, with plans to launch training programs next year to develop local talent and digital skills. https://thepattayanews.com/2025/02/28/tiktok-plans-8-8-billion-dollar-investment-in-thailand-over-five-years/ More bad news.
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